Lyle Real, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Radir Wheels, Inc. and Richard Conklin, Defendants-Respondents

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) applies to the out‑of‑state seller’s internet sale of a used automobile, and reinstated the trial court’s judgment that awarded treble damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs. The Court also affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the corporate defendant, Radir Wheels, Inc. The decision was based on a plain‑meaning construction of the CFA and the irrelevance of the Used Car Lemon Law’s dealer definition.