Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Harrell

Plaintiffs/Appellees Curtis G. Harrell and Diane C. Harrell initiated this cause on November 19, 1981, seeking compensatory damages from Defendant/Appellant Volkswagen of America, Incorporated. The crux of Plaintiffs' complaint was premised upon allegations of breach of a new vehicle limited written warranty by Defendant in its sale to Plaintiffs of a 1981 Volkswagen "Vanagon" camper.

Plaintiffs further demanded that attorneys' fees of "a sum equal to the aggregate amount of costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees," be awarded pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 2310 (d)(2) (1976)…