Genetti v. Catterpillar, Inc.

After the engine in their truck failed four times, Robert Genetti (Genetti) and Sherrie Genetti brought suit against Caterpillar, Inc., and General Motors Corporation for breach of express warranty under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) and relief under the “Manufacturer’s Warranty Duties” statutes (Warranty Act), also known as the “lemon laws,” Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2701 et seq. (Reissue 1998). The engine was manufactured by Caterpillar, and the truck was manufactured by General Motors. A jury awarded damages against both parties for breach of express warranty and found that General…