The jury found that the Broker violated the Consumer Protection Act and was liable
for fraudulent concealment, and so awarded the Buyer damages of $ 38,298.
To be liable
for fraudulent concealment, there must be «substantial evidence» that Edwards had «actual knowledge» of the drainage problem.
The Court of Appeals affirmed the jury award
for fraudulent concealment, but reversed the punitive damage award and attorney fees award, ruling that the Broker could not be liable for violations of the Act because of the property disclosure law.
The Buyer brought a lawsuit, alleging that the Broker was liable
for fraudulent concealment, negligent misrepresentations, and violations of the state's Consumer Protection Act («Act»), a statute which protects consumers against fraud.
The Buyer alleged that the Broker was liable
for fraudulent concealment, negligent misrepresentations, and violations of the state's Consumer Protection Act, a statute which protects consumers against fraud.
The jury found that the Broker was liable
for fraudulent concealment, and so awarded the Buyer damages of $ 38,298.
Not exact matches
The periods of time vary with the type of action, and certain «tolls» on the time may apply which extend the period, such as
for infants,
fraudulent concealment, or undiscovered injuries.
How This Case Affects Indiana Personal Injury Plaintiffs This case created some favorable law
for Indiana personal injury plaintiff because it clearly held that
fraudulent concealment will toll the statute of limitations
for a tort action and that the plaintiff will then have a full 2 - year period to bring the suit.
A Michigan district court judge determined that the Clean Air Act did not preclude plaintiffs from bringing 53 state law
fraudulent concealment and consumer protection claims against General Motors LLC and its suppliers
for developing and installing devices on GM diesel trucks to cheat emissions tests.
Upon learning that the access was shared with others, revocable, and located half a mile from the property, the purchaser sued the representative
for misrepresentation,
fraudulent concealment, and negligence.
The buyer sued the original appraiser
for intentional and negligent misrepresentation and
fraudulent concealment.
For these reasons, courts that soften the rule of caveat emptor may view such concealment by the sellers as fraudulent and rule for the buye
For these reasons, courts that soften the rule of caveat emptor may view such
concealment by the sellers as
fraudulent and rule
for the buye
for the buyers.