McNiff v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

In August 2005, plaintiff, Courtney McNiff, brought suit to recover damages against defendants, Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (Mazda), and Sam Leman Mazda, for breach of written warranty and breach of implied warranty of merchantability. The parties eventually settled. In March 2007, plaintiff filed a petition for an award of costs and attorney fees. In May 2007, the trial court awarded plaintiffs two attorneys a total of $26,015.50 in fees and costs. Defendant Mazda and plaintiff filed motions to reconsider, both of which the court denied.

On appeal, defendant Mazda argues the trial court (1)…