Lemon Law

Review Granted: The California Supreme Court Will Decide What Protections The Song-Beverly Act Affords To Buyers of Previously-Owned Cars Like GMSR’s Clients

Consumers purchased a two-year old car that—while still under warranty—had proven to be a lemon: The car’s engine didn’t work properly and the manufacturer couldn’t fix it.  So, the consumers sued the manufacturer under the Song-Beverly Act for a refund or a replacement.  Both the

May 13, 2022 Cynthia E. Tobisman
Nolan v. Ford Motor Company (May 13, 2022, E073850) 2022 WL 1513308

GMSR preserves fraud and warranty judgment against Ford in defective engine case

Bowser v. Ford Motor Co. (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th 587

GMSR preserves jury verdict, damages, and fees in case against Ford

Berroteran v. Superior Court (2022) 12 Cal.5th 867

At GMSR’s urging, the Supreme Court eased the categorical ban on admission of former deposition testimony at trial

Anderson v. Ford Motor Company (2022) 74 Cal.App.5th 946

Court of Appeal affirms consumer’s victory against a car manufacturer for fraud and California Lemon Law violations

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