There are a number of attorneys who specialize in California’s Lemon Laws. They are in a lucrative field of practice, since the laws in this state allow for a number of buyer versus seller litigations.
Basically, California’s Lemon Law – also known as consumer warranty law – specifies that the manufacturer carry a high degree of responsibility for sold products. The law is oriented more towards the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles. It applies equally to cars, RVs, trucks and motorboats. Vehicle parts are also included under the law. If they malfunction while under warranty, the manufacturer is held liable for repairs. If a reasonable number of repair attempts do not solve the problem, Californian Lemon Law specifies that the defective product(s) must be replaced.
The disputable aspects of California’s Lemon Law are the areas of a ‘reasonable’ number of attempts, and whether or not a breach of warranty exists. This is why attorneys are required. Interpreting California Lemon Laws in the correct context and in favor of a consumer calls for legal knowledge and courtroom skills.
For example, the California Lemon Law as it pertains to motor vehicles has various provisions. A motor vehicle must have been sold or leased under full warranty of the manufacturer. The warranty may cover it against malfunctions within 18 months of purchase or before having been driven 18,000 miles. However, exercising California Lemon Law requires the customer to legally establish that a reasonable number of attempts have been made to repair it and may have to prove that the continued malfunction presents a definite hazard. These and various other legal intricacies can turn out to be loopholes for manufacturers if an attorney is not involved.
To find a suitable attorney in a California Lemon Law case, check for a good track record in the field. The attorney should be willing to guide you as to your exact legal standing in the case. He should outline the parameters of the law and should not charge an initial consultation.
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