Supreme Court of Vermont, 2005

The court affirmed the compensatory and consequential damages awarded for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing because the evidence permitted reasonable inferences that GMAC failed to act diligently, communicate with plaintiffs, and fairly remedy its escrow breach.

The Supreme Court of Vermont held that a noncustodial parent is not eligible for an additional-dependent income adjustment under 15 V.S.A. § 656a. Because the statute permits only a full guideline-based deduction for a parent providing primary support, the mother's voluntary payments, travel expenses, visitation, and…