Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Licht

OPINION

OSBORN, Justice.

The Appellant complains of the trial Court’s judgment which awarded trebled damages and attorney’s fees for violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices — Consumer Protection Act arising out of an alleged breach of an express new car warranty. Relief was sought under the provisions of Section 17.50(a)(2), Tex.Bus. & Comm. Code Ann. We affirm, except as to the provision for indemnity by the dealer against the importer which is reversed and rendered.

The Appellee purchased a new 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle on September 6, 1974. He received an owner’s manual and…