Legal Question in Business Law in Wisconsin
Faulty Radio Contest Prize
In May 2000 I purchased a 1973 VW Bug from a person that won it in a radio station Y2K contest. The winner never titled the car as he did not want a VW. I purchased it for $2000 and invested an additional $1500 in new brakes, carpeting, door panels, etc. The car was to be for my daugther but she could not drive a standard transmission. I attempted to sell the car but when the buyer brought it to a mechanic, the mechanic said the bottom of the car was so rusted the steering box was not stable and the car was unsafe to drive. The cost to fix is more than the car is worth. I sent a letter to the communication company that owns the radio station seeking reimbursement for this faulty and unsafe prize, as the seller of the car has moved. I did not hear from the company. Do I have any recourse in this matter?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Faulty Radio Contest Prize
It is unlikely that you have any claim.
You are not in privity with the communication company. As a result, you cannot enforce the rights associated with winning the contest prize. Your only recourse is against the seller of the auto who could then in turn sue the communication company.
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