O'Shields v. Columbia Automotive, LLC

Syllabus

Daniel O'Shields and Roger W. Whitley, together d/b/a O&W Cars (O&W), appeal several of the circuit court's rulings in this case arising out of the sale of a vehicle by Columbia Automotive, LLC d/b/a Midlands Honda (Midlands) to O&W at the Automobile Dealer Exchange Services of America (ADESA) auction in North Carolina. O&W appeals the circuit court's ruling requiring O&W to elect between its punitive damages award and any attorney's fees award under its NCUTPA claim. O&W further appeals the circuit court's reduction in the punitive damages amount, the amount of attorney's fees awarded, and the circuit court's denial of judgment interest. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.