Werremeyer v. KC Auto Salvage Co., Inc.

DUANE BENTON, Judge.

Brent and Tonya Werremeyer bought a car from K.C. Auto Salvage Co., Inc. A dispute arose. The company refused the Werremeyers’ settlement offer. After trial, the compensatory and punitive damages together exceeded the settlement offer, but the circuit court denied prejudgment interest. Following an opinion by the Court of Appeals, this Court granted transfer. Mo. Const art. V, sec. 10. Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded.

Before the sale, the Werremeyers noticed that the vehicle identification number was scratched out on the window. K.C. Auto’s salesman said…