John Franks v. Associated Air Center, Inc.

This diversity case involves a suit by plaintiff John Franks against defendant Associated Air Center, Inc. (“Associated”) for negligently damaging Franks’ airplane while attempting to repair it. Franks also sued under Texas’ Deceptive Practices— Consumer Protection Act, Texas Bus. & Com.Code Ann., § 17.41 et seq. (Vernon) alleging that Associated had charged him an unconscionable amount for its services. A jury found for Franks on both claims, and the trial judge denied Associated’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and a new trial. Associated now appeals from the denial of its…