WILDSTEIN v. TRU MOTORS, INC.


227 N.J. Super. 331 (1988)

547 A.2d 340

JANE WILDSTEIN, PLAINTIFF, v. TRU MOTORS, INC., PAMELA NITTOLO, RALPH NITTOLO, ANN JONES, WILLIE HARDYS ENTERPRISE, JOSEPH SCHORK, JR., AND WILLIE HARDY, DEFENDANTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division Union County.

Decided May 20, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edward David for plaintiff (Blodnick, Pomeranz, Schultz & Abramowitz, attorneys).

Morton P. Weitzman for defendants, Tru Motors, Inc., and Joseph Schork, Jr.

Donald W. Rinaldo for defendants, Pamela Nittolo and Ralph Nittolo.


MENZA, J.S.C.

The question in this case is whether punitive damages may be awarded in a consumer fraud case where the plaintiff has not suffered a compensable loss.

Plaintiff purchased a 1976 Mercedes Benz from the defendant, Pamela Nittolo. She discovered, shortly after the purchase, that the odometer of the vehicle had been turned back. Plaintiff brought suit against the seller and three of the car's previous owners, alleging fraud and violations of both...

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