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Court of Appeal embraces GMSR’s statutory analysis, reinforcing consumer protections under the Song-Beverly Act
Two consumers purchased a defective new car, and the manufacturer failed to repair it. The consumers requested repurchase under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, which establishes a precise statutory formula for repurchases and mandates prompt manufacturer compliance. The manufacturer refused. Then, an accident occurred. The
Towns v. Hyundai Motor America (Dec. 22, 2025, B324360) 2025 WL 3707173
Court of Appeal embraces GMSR’s statutory analysis, reinforcing consumer protections under the Song-Beverly Act
GMSR secures another Court of Appeal win holding that manufacturers cannot offset their Song-Beverly Act damages by amounts the plaintiff receives for trading in a “lemon” vehicle
The Song-Beverly Act requires car manufacturers to promptly buy back defective cars without the consumer having to sue. Consumer advocates have long argued that manufacturers may not offset damages for amounts that plaintiffs are credited when they sell or trade in a defective car under
GMSR secures split in authority before the California Supreme Court weighs in: Court of Appeal agrees with GMSR that manufacturers are not entitled to offsets for a car consumer’s resale of a “lemon”
The Song-Beverly Act requires car manufacturers to promptly buy back defective cars without the consumer having to sue. Consumer advocates have long argued that manufacturers may not offset damages for amounts that plaintiffs are credited when they sell or trade in a defective car under
Figueroa v. FCA US, LLC (2022) 84 Cal.App.5th 708
GMSR secures split in authority before the California Supreme Court weighs in: Court of Appeal agrees with GMSR that manufacturers are not entitled to offsets for a car consumer’s resale of a “lemon”
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