Benson v. Southern California Auto Sales, Inc.

Opinion

BEDSWORTH, J.

INTRODUCTION

Robert Benson appeals from an order denying his motion for attorney fees and costs from respondent Southern California Auto Sales, Inc. (SCAS), after judgment was entered in his favor on a complaint based on the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA; Civ. Code, § 1750 et seq.). Under the CLRA, a plaintiff cannot maintain a suit for damages if the defendant made an appropriate and timely correction offer. The court found that SCAS had offered Benson an appropriate correction upon receiving the statutorily required notice of problems with its used car. Benson…