Lemon Law Class Actions: Should You Opt Out?

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 […]
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Am I entitled to a free rental car when I take my car in for warranty repairs?

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 […]
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How Long Do You Have To File A Lemon Law Claim?

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 […]
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Registration Renewals Are Reimburseable Again For The First Time Since 2017

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 […]
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How Do You Qualify For The Lemon Law?

    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 […]
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