Taylor v. Volvo North America Corp.

EXUM, Chief Justice.

This case arises out of the lease of an automobile manufactured by Volvo North America Corporation (Volvo), defendant, to Curtis Taylor, plaintiff. Taylor sued Volvo under the New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act (the Act), N.C.G.S. §§ 20-351 to 20-351.10 (1993) alleging that the vehicle failed to conform to its express warranty. After hearing the evidence the trial court made findings of fact and conclusions of law and ruled for Taylor, awarding treble damages of $8106.85 plus interest and attorney fees of $4125. The Court of Appeals affirmed and we granted defendant’s…