Interesting Verdict of the Week

Carlos Robles-Leal v. Universal City Nissan.

L.A. Superior Court, April 8, 2009.

Facts: Plaintiff, Carlos took his girlfriend to Defendant, Universal City Nissan to buy her a car. Carlos presented a check for $17,000 to the dealer, which was used as down payment for the car. After Carlos broke up with his girlfriend, he tried to get Universal City Nissan to refund the $17,000. Carlos contended that he gave the check to Universal City Nissan to pay off a car he bought in 2005, which was financed by Nissan. Universal City Nissan contended that the $17,000 was a giff by Carlos to his girlfriend.

Verdict: Bench decision for the Defendant, Universal City Nissan.

p.s. Carlos' girlfriend was not located for a comment.