Legal Opinion
Winton v. Johnson & Dix Fuel Corp.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided July 7, 1986No. 84-186PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAllen, C.J.
The defendant, Johnson & Dix Fuel Corporation, appeals the trial court’s determination that its advertisement for a solar hot water heater violated the Consumer Fraud Act, 9 V.S.A. §§ 2451-2462. Plaintiff cross appeals the court’s dismissal of his fraud claim and the adequacy of the damages awarded. We affirm on the issue of liability but remand for further proceedings on the issue of damages.
In September, 1980, the plaintiff purchased a Daystar solar hot water heater from the defendant. The plaintiffs interest in the solar device was sparked by newspaper and radio advertisements for the…
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