Here are some of the most notable lawsuits involving Northwest Motorsports:
Morrone v. Nw. Motorsport, Inc. (2022): This case involved a former in-house counsel for Northwest Motorsports, Jon Morrone, who sued the company for disability discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of employment contract, willful wage withholding, and violation of the Family Leave Act. Morrone alleged that he was discriminated against and retaliated against after he requested a leave of absence for a disability. He also alleged that he was wrongfully terminated and that the company breached his employment contract. The trial court entered a default judgment in favor of Morrone, but the Washington Court of Appeals overturned the default judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.
Villafan v. Nw. Motorsport, LLC (2023): This case involved a class action lawsuit filed by Seth Villafan and Joshua Graves, who alleged that Northwest Motorsports violated the Washington Consumer Protection Act by misrepresenting the terms of its extended warranty program. The plaintiffs alleged that the company sold them extended warranties that did not cover the repairs they needed for their vehicles. The plaintiffs also alleged that the company engaged in unfair trade practices by failing to disclose the terms of its extended warranties clearly and conspicuously. The case was dismissed after the plaintiffs agreed to drop their claims.
Sunset v. Nw. Motorsport, Inc. (2023): This case involved a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Sunset, LLC against Northwest Motorsports. Sunset alleged that Northwest Motorsports infringed its trademark by using the term “Sunset” in its advertising and marketing materials. Sunset also alleged that Northwest Motorsports engaged in unfair competition by poaching its employees and misappropriating its trade secrets. The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.
These are just a few of the lawsuits that Northwest Motorsports has been involved in. It is important to note that these lawsuits are allegations and that Northwest Motorsports has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing. However, these lawsuits raise some concerns about the company’s business practices. If you are considering purchasing a vehicle or extended warranty from Northwest Motorsports, it is important to do your research and understand the terms of the company’s policies. You should also consider talking to your lawyer about your concerns.
