Legal Opinion
Ford Motor Co. v. Mayes
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided September 29, 1978PublishedCited by 49 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PARK, Judge.
Ford Motor Company appeals from a judgment awarding Larry and Glenda Mayes compensatory damages of $5,135.38, punitive damages of $25,000, and attorneys fees of $5,000. Mr. and Mrs. Mayes had purchased a new 1976 Ford F-150, 4-wheel drive, pickup truck which was covered by Ford’s 1976 new car and light truck “limited” warranty. The judgment was based upon a jury verdict finding that Ford’s con duct relating to the warranty constituted an unfair trade practice in violation of the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act of 1972 (KRS 367.110 to 367.300).
On this appeal, Ford raises the…
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