Defense Proves Plaintiff Caused Car Damage at Heart of Lawsuit.

We obtained a defense verdict after a three-day trial in Philadelphia County in favor of a regional automobile franchise. The plaintiffs purchased a used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze from the defendant. They then claimed that their vehicle was purchased with the undisclosed fact that it had been involved in a flood. They asserted claims under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law that the vehicle’s prior history was not identified and the vehicle was sold having mud, rust and dirt all over the car. The defense proved, through witness and expert testimony, that the plaintiffs drove the vehicle through high water and mud after purchase, causing the vehicle’s damage.