Lemon Law & Dealer Fraud News

Chrysler Group LLC recently acknowledged that certain Chrysler 200 vehicles, and Dodge Avengers were assembled with broken control valves installed into fuel tank assemblies. These defective assemblies may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. This is serious. An engine stall while driving can result in

Here is National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s Monthly Defect Investigation Report for the month of November 2012. This report gives a good idea of the types of defects that were under investigation as of the time of the report. Reports like this can make a person wonder

According to Porsche’s recent announcement, defective rear wheel hubs that are installed on certain 2010 model year 911 GT3 cars, are defective. The defective hubs can suddenly fail, lead to a loss of control, and cause a crash. If you own one of these defective cars, contact

This is an important warning to Mercedes-Benz owners, the company recently announced that the fuel filter that is installed in several of the cars is defective. The defective fuel filter can crack and ignite a fire if an ignition source is present. You should call Mercedes-Benz at

We all know that cars use coolant to keep the engine cool, but it may come as a surprise to learn that it can cause a dangerous fire too. Ford recently announced that certain 2013 Ford Escape cars equipped with 1.6 liter engines are dangerously manufactured. As

GM recalls certain 2013 model year Escalade, Avalanche, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Savana, Sierra and Yukon cars that may be equipped with defective steering columns. These vehicles may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114. FMVSS 114 specifies performance requirements that are intended to

Most people don’t realize it, but a major battle is taking place between the United States Supreme Court and the California Supreme Court concerning class actions. I recently wrote (starting on pg. 4) about this battle, along with my former colleague, Robert Rodriquez, soon after my significant

Philip Reed over at Edmonds posted an interesting article concerning the sketchy dealer practice of “spot delivery,” or “yo-yo financing.” For people with less than optimal credit worthiness or an inability to provide a strong down payment, these practices often result in less favorable financing terms than

Sometimes there are no take-backs when it comes to release language in a settlement agreement.  That is essentially what the California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, announced today in its published decision, Rodriguez v. Takeshi Oto.  Plaintiff’s counsel will do well to read this opinion.  It

Today’s published decision, Rojas v. Platinum Auto, from the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, represents a victory for consumers who have been duped by unscrupulous car dealerships.  The message to car dealers is clear, a plaintiff is not required to demonstrate actual harm