Penttala v. David Hobbs BMW

Sheila Penttala appeals from a summary judgment for David Hobbs BMW of Houston, Texas ("Hobbs"), and Price-Williams Associates, Inc. ("Price-Williams"), on her claims alleging conversion and invasion of privacy.

On August 21, 1990, Hobbs sold a 1986 Mercedes-Benz automobile to a person claiming to be Gregory Stewart, a buyer and seller of automobiles for Intermarque Automotive Company ("Intermarque"). Hobbs gave Stewart possession of the Mercedes upon receipt of a $32,000 bank draft from Stewart. Stewart's draft was dishonored, and Hobbs retained the title to the vehicle. When Hobbs was unable…