Class actions generally are seen to be helpful for the community at large, however lemon law class actions may be the exception, especially for California consumers. These class action settlements affect consumers from across the nation and each state has their own different lemon law. In California, we’re blessed with one of the most […]
When it comes to cars, understanding the warranties that come with your car purchase can not only help you stand up for your rights when the dealership is lying to you, it can also give you a basis for what to expect out of your new car. A warranty essentially means the entity providing […]
This is a question I get all the time and unfortunately the answer is no. Just because your car has a recall on it doesn’t automatically make it a lemon. This goes back to the three ways to qualify for the lemon law: (1) breach of the express warranty which is multiple repairs for the […]
I get this question all the time and unfortunately the answer is no, you are not entitled to a free rental car when you take your car in for warranty repairs. I believe the source of confusion here is that we as consumers are used to good old fashioned customer service. We’re used to taking […]
One of the most common questions I get is: “How long do you have for lemon law?” The statute of limitations for lemon law cases is four years from when the action accrued. What that means is that once all the things that need to happen for you to have a lemon law case have […]
The California Supreme Court recently reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeal on an issue that affects nearly all California consumers with lemon law claims. This issue began in June 2012 when plaintiff Kirzhner leased a Mercedes-Benz for his personal use. During the warranty period the vehicle exhibited a number of defects including […]
Generally, if you have a lemon in California you are entitled to either a repurchase (also called a buyback) or a replacement. For more questionable cases you may be able to get a “cash and keep” offer. Option 1: Repurchase A repurchase, also known as a buyback, consists of a return of your […]
The California lemon law, also known as The Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, is the law the protects consumers when they purchase a vehicle or RV that the manufacturer is unable to repair under warranty. There are three main ways to qualify for the lemon law: Implied warranty- this means your car or RV […]
From a lemon law attorney’s perspective, every new car or RV buyer should go into the purchase hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Your actions starting on your first day of ownership can make or break your lemon law case so here are our top tips for what to do if a […]
Lemons can happen to anyone, and often times having a lemon law claim is someone’s first experience with the legal system. Now this might be shocking but hiring an attorney isn’t going to magically solve all of your problems immediately. There is plenty of work your attorney will need to do to make the magic […]