Farrell v. General Motors Corp‪.‬

The opinion of the court was delivered by General Motors Corporation (GM) and Don Hattan Chevrolet, Inc.,
(Hattan) appeal from judgments against them and in favor of
Joseph and Carla Farrell (Farrells). The Farrells purchased a 1986 Chevrolet Astro Van from a
friend. The friend had purchased the van new (but not from
Hattan) and had also purchased the General Motors Protection Plan
(GMPP) service contract. The Farrells purchased the GMPP from
their friend for $700 and paid GM the $25 transfer fee. Although
we will refer to GM and GMPP throughout the opinion because
different duties and contract provisions apply, it should be kept
in mind that the GMPP is a contract with GM so that GM is the
defendant and the one who pays any judgment based on a breach of
contract or statutory violation whether we speak of GM or GMPP.