Peter Farrell Supercars, Inc. v. Monsen

OPINION

Peter Farrell Supercars and its owner, Peter Farrell, (collectively Farrell) appeal from a jury verdict in favor of Gordon Monsen, a disgruntled Farrell’s customer. Farrell’s original complaint stemmed from negative statements that Monsen posted on the internet. 1 It included several state claims and a federal Lanham Act claim. In response to Farrell’s complaint, Monsen filed several counterclaims alleging breach of contract, fraud and violations of the Virginia Consumer Practices Act. The jury found in favor of Monsen on all claims and counterclaims. Farrell argues that the district…