Warren v. Heartland Automotive Services, Inc.

McAnany, J.:

Heartland Automotive Services, Inc., operates the Jiffy Lube facility in western Wyandotte County where Shawn and Jennifer Warren had their automobile serviced before a vacation trip to Minnesota. In the course of the trip, die automobile lost its oil, causing the engine to throw a rod. The Warrens’ damage suit against Heartland resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the Warrens. Heartland now appeals the judgment against them.

The automobile in question was a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo which the Warrens purchased for $27,000 in July 2002 as a demonstrator with 8,495 miles on it. Their trip…