http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/ Published by McCoy, Turnage & Robertson, APLC en-us 2011-03-01T16:05:09-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2011/03/what_type_of_evidence_can_prov_1.html In the case of Schreidel v. American Honda Motor Co., 34 Cal. App. 4th 1242 (1995), the California Court of Appeal found that Mrs. Schreidel had successfully proved the following about her Honda during trial: (1) that the clutch was... Lemon Law lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2011-03-01T16:05:09-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2011/02/what_is_a_substantial_impairme.html One of the requirements of the California Lemon Law is that lemon cars must have a defect that substantially impairs use, value, or safety to the buyer. But what does “substantially” mean? That question has been the subject of several... Lemon Law lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2011-02-21T16:23:28-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2011/02/the_california_lemon_law_prote_1.html Have you ever wondered whether those blue-sky promises by salesmen have legal significance? Under the California Lemon Law, they just might. It all comes down to whether the promises turned into an express warranty. That can happen when there is:... Lemon Law lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2011-02-20T17:14:45-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2009/05/bankruptcy_woes_hit_lemon_law.html In our last post we warned that rumors of car manufacturer insolvency should make lemon law claimants nervous. So much has happened since that post to confirm our concerns: Chrysler declared bankruptcy during the last week of April. Chrysler settlement... Lemon Law Legislation lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2009-05-21T11:10:04-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2009/03/the_california_lemon_law_in_an.html Friends and family have all asked me recently: “What is happening to California Lemon Law cases in this new economy?” The news from Detroit has been grim: Chrysler recently reported record low sales. General Motors has threatened bankruptcy. Even Toyota... Lemon Law lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2009-03-27T22:15:21-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2008/09/nhtsas_july_2008_monthly_defec.html A periodic feature of this blog is a summary of the current Monthly Defect Report from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This post will look at the Report for the month of July 2008. NHTSA is still looking at... Defects and Recalls lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2008-09-04T17:22:26-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2008/09/when_promptly_isnt_under_the_c.html Two days ago, I posted on the whether the consumer or the manufacturer has the right to choose the remedy under the California Lemon Law (answer: the consumer). But what happens after the manufacturer and the consumer agree “in... Lemon Law lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2008-09-02T19:43:20-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2008/08/the_lemon_law_remedy_refund_or.html Some consumers are successful at pursuing their own lemon law claims by calling or writing the manufacturer directly. I am always glad when I hear that a consumer has tried to resolve the matter before seeking legal representation. That... Lemon Law lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2008-08-31T22:08:33-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2007/12/what_are_technical_service_bul.html Most everyone has heard of “recalls.” Recalls are, generally speaking, warning notices from manufacturers to consumers of a “known defect” in a certain year, make and model of vehicle. Closely related to “recalls” are technical service bulletins, known in the... Defects and Recalls lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2007-12-19T22:21:38-08:00 http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/2007/12/california_lemon_law_extended.html On January 1, 2008, SB 234 (Corbett) will go into effect. This bill, which California Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger signed on July 27, 2007, will extend California Lemon Law Protection to all military personnel stationed in California, regardless of where they... Lemon Law Legislation lemonlawlawyerblog-1 2007-12-11T16:35:46-08:00