MARSO v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

MARTIN, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff Shaun Marso appeals from the trial court’s 4 October 2010 order denying his motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment in favor of defendant United Parcel Service, Inc. (“defendant UPS”). We reverse summary judgment and remand for further proceedings.

According to the record before us, in November 2008, plaintiff placed an advertisement in a Goldsboro newspaper to sell a ladies diamond engagement ring. Plaintiff was contacted by a man identifying himself as Karl Thompson, who agreed to purchase the ring from plaintiff for $12,000.00. On 14 November…