Newman v. Al Castrucci Ford Sales, Inc.

These consolidated appeals involve the complaint filed on behalf of plaintiff-appellant, Joyce Newman, for breach of contract, deceptive consumer practices and fraud in her purchase of a van from defendant-appellee, A1 Castrucci Ford Sales, Inc. (“Castrucci Ford”). In appeal No. C-870361, plaintiff challenges the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant based upon plaintiff’s retraction of the material allegations of the complaint; appeal No. C-870796 involves the trial court’s granting of defendant’s motion for sanctions against plaintiff’s attorney for filing a…