In any action by a consumer against the manufacturer of a motor vehicle, or the manufacturer's agent or authorized dealer, based upon the alleged breach of an express or implied warranty made in connection with the sale or lease of such motor vehicle, the court, in its discretion, may award to the plaintiff his costs and reasonable attorney's fees or, if the court determines that the action was brought without any substantial justification, may award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the defendant.
(P.A. 83-351, S. 2; P.A. 87-342, S. 2, 5.)
History: P.A. 87-342 extended provisions of section to leased vehicles.
Cited. 209 C. 579.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices
Chapter 743b - New Automobile Warranties
Section 42-179a. - Copies of paperwork or invoices.
Section 42-179b. - Dealers and lessors to deliver information.
Section 42-180. - Costs and attorney's fees in breach of warranty actions.
Section 42-182. - Certification of manufacturer's informal dispute settlement procedures.
Section 42-183. - Institution of proceedings.
Section 42-184. - Unfair trade practices.
Section 42-185. - Waiver of filing fees, statement prohibited.
Section 42-190. - New automobile warranties account surcharge. Account.