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Construction Law
Breach of Warranty
Motor Vehicle

Silvena Thatcher v. Ford Motor Company Inc.

Published: Jan. 29, 2000 | Result Date: Oct. 7, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 725880 –  $20,000

Judge

Anthony C. Joseph

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Hallen D. Rosner
(Rosner, Barry & Babbitt LLP)

Lilys D. McCoy


Defendant

Joe H. Duran Jr.

Richard Castillo


Experts

Defendant

Nicholas Walter
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff brought her vehicle which was experiencing engine noise and ticking into defendant Ford dealership for repair. Defendant's dealership refused to fix the vehicle claiming that it had been abused and there was a lack of any documentation of oil change records.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $8,000 plus reduced attorney fees. The defendant made no offer.

Other Information

Plaintiff's motion for attorney fees and costs is pending.

Deliberation

three hours

Poll

11-1

Length

two days


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