Maine Lemon Law Lawyers and Attorneys - Lemon Law Group Partners

There’s nothing more inconvenient than car trouble. If you have recently purchased a new vehicle, you shouldn’t be dealing with frequent break downs or faulty components. If you do find yourself needing your brand-new vehicle repaired, you may be entitled to protection under your state Lemon Law.

Does Maine Have a Lemon Law?

Each state has a Lemon Law in place that clearly defines what qualifies as a lemon in order to protect new car buyers from purchasing unsafe and poor condition vehicles. The best way to find out what the laws are in Maine is by doing a simple Google search.

What is Lemon Law in Maine?

Maine Revised Statutes

Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE

Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES

§1161. DEFINITIONS

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [1983, c. 145, (NEW).]

1. Consumer. “Consumer” means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, or the lessee, of a motor vehicle, any person to whom the motor vehicle is transferred during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the motor vehicle and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty, except that the term “consumer” shall not include any governmental entity, or any business or commercial enterprise which registers 3 or more motor vehicles.

[ 1987, c. 359, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Manufacturer. “Manufacturer” means manufacturer, importer, distributor or anyone who is named as the warrantor on an express written warranty on a motor vehicle.

[ 1983, c. 145, (NEW) .]

3. Motor vehicle. “Motor vehicle” means any motor driven vehicle, designed for the conveyance of passengers or property on the public highways that is sold or leased in this State, except that the term “motor vehicle” does not include any vehicle used primarily for commercial purposes with a gross vehicle weight of 8,500 pounds or more.

[ 2003, c. 337, §2 (AMD) .]

4. Reasonable allowance for use. “Reasonable allowance for use” means an amount that can not exceed the lesser of 1/3 of that amount allowed per mile by the United States Internal Revenue Service as provided by regulation, revenue procedure or revenue ruling promulgated under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, Section 162 for the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes based upon the mileage reported for that motor vehicle on the application for state-certified arbitration accepted by the State plus all mileage directly attributable to use by a consumer beyond 20,000 miles or 10% of the purchase price of the vehicle.

[ 2003, c. 337, §3 (AMD) .]

5. State-certified arbitration. “State-certified arbitration” means the informal dispute settlement procedure administered by the Department of the Attorney General which arbitrates consumer complaints dealing with new motor vehicles that may be so defective as to qualify for equitable relief under the Maine lemon laws.

[ 1989, c. 570, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 145, (NEW). 1985, c. 220, §1 (AMD). 1987, c. 359, §§1,2 (AMD). 1989, c. 570, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 212, §1 (AMD). 2003, c. 337, §§2,3 (AMD). 2003, c. 337, §3 (AMD).

§1161-A. SHORT TITLE

This chapter may be known and cited as “the Maine Lemon Law.” [2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).

§1162. SCOPE; CONSTRUCTION

1. Consumer rights. Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.

[ 1983, c. 145, (NEW) .]

2. Manufacturers, distributors, agents and dealers. Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies of franchisees under chapter 204 or other applicable law.

[ 1983, c. 145, (NEW) .]

3. Waivers void. Any agreement entered into by a consumer which waives, limits or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter shall be void as contrary to public policy.

[ 1985, c. 220, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 145, (NEW). 1985, c. 220, §2 (AMD).

§1163. RIGHTS AND DUTIES

1. Repair of nonconformities. If a motor vehicle does not conform to all express warranties, the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer shall make those repairs necessary to conform the vehicle to the express warranties if the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer during the term of the express warranties, within a period of 3 years following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to a consumer or during the first 18,000 miles of operation of that motor vehicle, whichever occurs earliest. This obligation exists notwithstanding the fact that the repairs are made after the expiration of the appropriate time period.

A. [1989, c. 570, §2 (RP).]

B. [1989, c. 570, §2 (RP).]

[ 2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD) .]

2. Failure to make effective repair. If the manufacturer or its agents or authorized dealers are unable to conform the motor vehicle to any applicable express warranty by repairing or correcting any defect or condition, or combination of defects or conditions that substantially impairs the use, safety or value of the motor vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall either replace the motor vehicle with a comparable motor vehicle or accept return of the vehicle from the consumer and make a refund to the consumer and lienholder, if any, as their interests may appear. The consumer may reject any offered replacement and receive instead a refund. The refund must consist of the following items, less a reasonable allowance for use of the vehicle:

A. The full purchase price or, if a leased vehicle, the lease payments made to date, including any paid finance charges on the purchased or leased vehicle; [1991, c. 64, (AMD).]

B. All collateral charges, including, but not limited to, sales tax, registration fees and similar government charges; and [2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD).]

C. Reasonable costs incurred by the consumer for towing and storage of the vehicle and for procuring alternative transportation while the vehicle could not be driven because it did not conform to any applicable express warranty. [1999, c. 212, §2 (AMD).]

The provisions of this section do not affect the obligations of a consumer under a loan or sales contract or the secured interest of any secured party. The secured party shall consent to the replacement of the security interest with a corresponding security interest on a replacement motor vehicle that is accepted by the consumer in exchange for the motor vehicle, if the replacement motor vehicle is comparable in value to the original motor vehicle. If, for any reason, the security interest in the motor vehicle having a defect or condition is not able to be replaced with a corresponding security interest on a motor vehicle accepted by the consumer, the consumer is entitled to a refund. Refunds required under this section must be made to the consumer and the secured party, if any, as their interests exist at the time the refund is to be made. Similarly, refunds to a lessor and lessee must be made as their interests exist at the time the refund is to be made.

[ 2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD) .]

3. Reasonable number of attempts; presumption. There is a presumption that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a motor vehicle to the applicable express warranties if:

A. The same nonconformity has been subject to a repair attempt 3 or more times by the manufacturer or its agents or authorized dealers within the express warranty term, during the period of 3 years following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to a consumer or during the first 18,000 miles of operation of that motor vehicle, whichever occurs earliest, and the nonconformity continues to exist; [2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD).]

A-1. [1989, c. 570, §3 (RP).]

A-2. The same nonconformity has resulted in a serious failure of either the braking or steering systems in the vehicle and has been subject to a repair attempt one or more times by the manufacturer or its agents or authorized dealers during the warranty term or the appropriate time period, whichever occurs earlier; or [2003, c. 337, §5 (NEW).]

B. The vehicle is out of service by reason of a repair attempt by the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealer, of any defect or condition or combination of defects for a cumulative total of 15 or more business days during that warranty term or the appropriate time period, whichever occurs earlier. [2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD).]

[ 2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD) .]

3-A. Final opportunity to repair. If the manufacturer or its agents have been unable to make the repairs necessary to conform the vehicle to the express warranties, the consumer shall notify, in writing, the manufacturer or the authorized dealer of the consumer’s desire for a refund or replacement. This notice can be given after one repair attempt if the nonconformity has resulted in a serious failure of either the braking or steering systems in the vehicle. For the 7 business days following receipt by the dealer or the manufacturer of this notice, the manufacturer has a final opportunity to correct or repair any nonconformities. This final repair effort must be at a repair facility that is reasonably accessible to the consumer. This repair effort does not stay the time period within which the manufacturer must provide an arbitration hearing pursuant to section 1165.

[ 2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD) .]

4. Time limit; extension. The term of an express warranty, the 18,000 mileage term, the 3-year period following delivery and the 15-day period provided in subsection 3, paragraph B, must be extended by any period of time during which repair services are not available to the consumer because of a war, invasion or strike or fire, flood or other natural disaster.

[ 2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD) .]

5. Dealer liability. Nothing in this chapter may be construed as imposing any liability on a dealer or creating a cause of action by a consumer against a dealer under this section, except regarding any written express warranties made by the dealer apart from the manufacturer’s own warranties.

[ 1983, c. 145, (NEW) .]

6. Disclosure of notice requirement. No consumer may be required to notify the manufacturer of a claim under this section, unless the manufacturer has clearly and conspicuously disclosed to the consumer, in the warranty or owner’s manual, that written notification of the nonconformity is required before the consumer may be eligible for a refund or replacement of the vehicle. The manufacturer shall include with the warranty or owner’s manual the name and address to which the consumer shall send the written notification.

[ 1987, c. 395, §6 (AMD) .]

6-A. Notification of dealer. Consumers may also satisfy a manufacturer’s notice requirement by notifying in writing the authorized dealer of a claim under this section. The dealer shall act as the manufacturer’s agent and immediately communicate to the manufacturer the consumer’s claim.

[ 1987, c. 359, §7 (NEW) .]

7. Disclosure at time of resale for failure to make effective repair. A motor vehicle that is returned to the manufacturer under subsection 2 may not be resold without clear and conspicuous written disclosure to any subsequent purchaser, whether that purchaser is a consumer or a dealer, of the following information:

A. That the motor vehicle was returned to the manufacturer under this chapter; [1985, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]

B. That the motor vehicle did not conform to the manufacturer’s express warranties; and [1985, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]

C. The ways in which the motor vehicle did not conform to the manufacturer’s express warranties. [1985, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]

The certificate of title of a vehicle subject to the disclosure requirements of this subsection is subject to the branding requirements of Title 29-A, section 670.

[ 2007, c. 383, §1 (AMD) .]

8. Disclosure at time of retail sale under settlement agreement. A motor vehicle that is surrendered to a manufacturer as a result of a settlement of a state-certified arbitration must, at the time that motor vehicle is first offered for retail sale to the public, be affixed with a clear and conspicuous written disclosure stating that the vehicle was the subject of a Maine Lemon Law settlement agreement.

[ 2003, c. 337, §5 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 145, (NEW). 1985, c. 220, §3 (AMD). 1987, c. 359, §§3-7 (AMD). 1989, c. 570, §§2,3 (AMD). 1991, c. 64, (AMD). 1999, c. 212, §2 (AMD). 2003, c. 337, §5 (AMD). 2007, c. 383, §1 (AMD).

§1164. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that: [1983, c. 145, (NEW).]

1. Lack of impairment. An alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, safety or value of the motor vehicle; or

[ 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD) .]

2. Abuse. A nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of a motor vehicle by anyone other than the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers since delivery to the consumer.

[ 1983, c. 145, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 145, (NEW). 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD).

§1165. INFORMAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

If a manufacturer has established an informal dispute settlement procedure which complies in all respects with the provisions of 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703, as from time to time amended, the provisions of section 1163, subsection 2, concerning refunds or replacement shall not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to that procedure or to state-certified arbitration. This requirement shall be satisfied 40 days after notification to the informal dispute settlement procedure of the dispute or when the procedure’s duties under 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703.5 (d), are completed, whichever occurs sooner. [1989, c. 570, §4 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 145, (NEW). 1985, c. 220, §5 (AMD). 1989, c. 570, §4 (AMD).

§1166. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE

A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10. [1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).

§1167. ATTORNEY’S FEES

In the case of a consumer’s successful action to enforce any liability under this chapter, a court may award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in connection with the action. [1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).

§1168. NEW CAR LEASES

For the purposes of this chapter only, the following apply to leases of new motor vehicles. [1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW).]

1. Warranties. If express warranties are regularly furnished to purchasers of substantially the same kind of motor vehicles:

A. Those warranties are deemed to apply to the leased motor vehicles; and [2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).]

B. The consumer lessee is deemed to be the first purchaser of the motor vehicle for the purpose of any warranty provisions limiting warranty benefits to the original purchaser. [2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).]

[ 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD) .]

2. Lessee’s rights. The lessee of a motor vehicle has the same rights under this chapter against the manufacturer and any person making express warranties that the lessee would have under this chapter if the vehicle had been purchased by the lessee. The manufacturer and any person making express warranties have the same duties and obligations under this chapter with respect to the vehicle that the manufacturer and other person would have under this chapter if the goods had been sold to the lessee.

[ 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW) .]

3. Termination of lease and obligations. The lessee’s lease agreement with the motor vehicle lessor and all contractual obligations terminate upon a decision that the vehicle does not conform to the vehicle’s express warranty and the return of the vehicle to the lessor. The lessee may not be liable to the manufacturer or motor vehicle lessor for any further costs or charges under the lease agreement. The motor vehicle lessor shall release the motor vehicle title to the manufacturer upon payment by the manufacturer under this chapter.

[ 1999, c. 212, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW). 1999, c. 212, §3 (AMD). 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).

§1169. STATE MOTOR VEHICLE DISPUTE ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

1. Neutral motor vehicle arbitration. All manufacturers shall submit to state-certified motor vehicle arbitration if arbitration is requested by the consumer within 3 years from the date of original delivery to the consumer of a motor vehicle or within the term of the express warranties, whichever comes first, and the State has accepted the application as making proper Maine Lemon Law claims. State-certified arbitration must be performed by one or more neutral arbitrators selected by the Department of the Attorney General operating in accordance with the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The Attorney General may contract with an independent entity to provide arbitration or the Attorney General’s office may appoint neutral arbitrators. Each party to an arbitration is entitled to one rejection of a proposed arbitrator.

[ 2003, c. 337, §7 (AMD) .]

2. Written findings. Each arbitration results in a written finding of whether the motor vehicle in dispute meets the standards set forth by this chapter for vehicles that are required to be replaced or refunded. This finding must be issued within 45 days of receipt by the Department of the Attorney General of a properly completed written request by a consumer for state-certified arbitration under this section. All findings of fact issuing from a state-certified arbitration must be taken as admissible evidence of whether the standards set forth in this chapter for vehicles required to be refunded or replaced have been met in any subsequent action brought by either party ensuing from the matter considered in the arbitration. The finding reporting date may be extended by 5 days if the arbitrator seeks an independent evaluation of the motor vehicle. In addition to the other remedies provided by this chapter, the arbitrator may award a consumer whose motor vehicle is required to be replaced or refunded reasonable witness fees for a professional motor vehicle mechanic or engineer who prepared a notarized report on the condition of the vehicle or who testified at the arbitration hearing on behalf of the consumer.

[ 1999, c. 212, §4 (AMD) .]

3. Administered by Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General shall promulgate rules governing the proceedings of state-certified arbitration which shall promote fairness and efficiency. These rules shall include, but are not limited to, a requirement of the personal objectivity of each arbitrator in the results of the dispute that that arbitrator will hear, and the protection of the right of each party to present its case and to be in attendance during any presentation made by the other party.

[ 1989, c. 570, §5 (NEW) .]

4. Consumer arbitration relief. If a motor vehicle is found by state-certified arbitration to have met the standards set forth in section 1163, subsection 2, for vehicles required to be replaced or refunded, and if the manufacturer of the motor vehicle is found to have failed to provide the refund or replacement as required, the manufacturer shall, within 21 days from the receipt of a finding, deliver the refund or replacement, including the costs and collateral charges set forth in section 1163, subsection 2, or appeal the finding in Superior Court. For good cause, a manufacturer may seek from the Department of the Attorney General an extension of the time within which it must deliver to the consumer a replacement vehicle.

[ 1989, c. 570, §5 (NEW) .]

5. Appeal of arbitration decision. An appeal by a manufacturer or the consumer of the arbitrator’s findings may not be heard unless the petition for appeal is filed with the Superior Court of the county in which the sale occurred, within 21 days of issuance of the finding of the state-certified arbitration. The appeal must be a trial de novo. The arbitrator and the Department of the Attorney General may not be parties in any such appeal and may not be called as witnesses. The Department of the Attorney General may submit an amicus curiae brief.

In the event that any state-certified arbitration resulting in an award of a refund or replacement is upheld by the court, recovery by the consumer may include continuing damages up to the amount of $25 per day for each day subsequent to the day the motor vehicle was returned to the manufacturer, pursuant to section 1163, that the vehicle was out of use as a direct result of any nonconformity not issuing from owner negligence, accident, vandalism or any attempt to repair or substantially modify the vehicle by a person other than the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer, provided that the manufacturer did not make a comparable vehicle available to the consumer free of charge.

In addition to any other recovery, any prevailing consumer must be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If the court finds that the manufacturer did not have any reasonable basis for its appeal or that the appeal was frivolous, the court shall double the amount of the total award to the consumer.

[ 1999, c. 212, §4 (AMD) .]

6. Consumer’s rights if arbitrator denies relief. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict in any way the rights or remedies provided to consumers under this chapter or any other state law. In addition, if any consumer is dissatisfied with any finding of state-certified arbitration, the consumer shall have the right to apply to the manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement procedure, if the consumer has not already done so, or may appeal that finding to the Superior Court of the county in which the sale occurred, within 21 days of the decision.

[ 1989, c. 570, §5 (NEW) .]

7. Disclosure of consumer lemon law rights. A clear and conspicuous disclosure of the rights of the consumer under this chapter shall be provided by the manufacturer to the consumer along with ownership manual materials. The form and manner of these notices shall be prescribed by rule of the Department of the Attorney General. The notice disclosures shall not include window stickers.

[ 1989, c. 570, §5 (NEW) .]

8. Manufacturer’s failure to abide by arbitrator’s decision. The failure of a manufacturer either to abide by the decision of state-certified arbitration or to file a timely appeal shall entitle any prevailing consumer who has brought an action to enforce this chapter to an award of no less than 2 times the actual award, unless the manufacturer can prove that the failure was beyond the manufacturer’s control or can show it was the result of a written agreement with the consumer.

[ 1989, c. 570, §5 (NEW) .]

9. Consumer request for information. Upon request from the consumer, the manufacturer or dealer shall provide a copy of all repair records for the consumer’s motor vehicle and all reports relating to that motor vehicle, including reports by the dealer or manufacturer concerning inspection, diagnosis or test-drives of that vehicle and any technical reports, bulletins or notices issued by the manufacturer regarding the specific make and model of the consumer’s new motor vehicle as it pertains to any material, feature, component or the performance of the motor vehicle.

[ 1989, c. 570, §5 (NEW) .]

10. Penalties. It shall be prima facie evidence of an unfair trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10, for a manufacturer, within 21 days of receipt of any finding in favor of the consumer in state-certified arbitration, to fail to appeal the finding and not deliver a refund or replacement vehicle or not receive from the Department of the Attorney General an extension of time for delivery of the replacement vehicle.

[ 1989, c. 570, §5 (NEW) .]

11. Arbitration and mediation account. To defray the costs incurred by the Department of the Attorney General in resolving consumer new and used motor vehicle disputes through the lemon law arbitration program and, for vehicles that do not qualify for arbitration, the consumer mediation service, the following fees are imposed.

A. A $1 lemon law arbitration program fee must be collected by the authorized new car dealer from the purchaser as part of each new motor vehicle sale agreement. [1993, c. 415, Pt. K, §2 (NEW).]

B. A $1 consumer mediation service fee must be collected by the used car dealer from the purchaser as part of each used motor vehicle sale agreement. [1993, c. 415, Pt. K, §2 (NEW).]

The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. The rules must provide that the fees imposed by this subsection must be forwarded annually by the dealer or its successor to the Secretary of State and deposited in the General Fund. At the end of each fiscal year, the Department of the Attorney General shall prepare a report listing the money generated by these fees during the fiscal year and the expenses incurred in administering its consumer dispute resolution programs.

When does a vehicle qualify as a Lemon in Maine?

Googling the Lemon Laws in Maine will allow you to read what qualifies as a lemon in your state. Every state has different criteria and your vehicle may not qualify in some states, where it may in others. If you have questions about your state’s law or aren’t sure if you qualify for protection, contact us today. We have the experience you need since we have worked in legal situations to represent the auto manufacturing companies. Consult with us today and you are sure to get the best possible representation for your Lemon Law case.

We have an entire team of experienced Lemon Law attorneys who will be able to help you determine if you have a viable Lemon Law case. You can reach us by phone at (888)353-0456 or leave us your information on our contact info page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Is a used car covered under Maine Lemon Law?

Unfortunately, used cars do not have as much protection under state Lemon Laws. Most state Lemon Laws specifically apply to new vehicles. Some states however, do provide protection for used vehicles if they were purchased with a valid extended warranty. You might be entitled to compensation if you have a warranty that has not expired yet. Lemon Laws are ever changing, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on current laws in your state.

When do I need an Maine based Lemon Law Attorney?

You should reach out to our team as soon as possible so we can begin working on your case. Our Maine based Lemon Law attorneys know the best course of action for these types of cases and have the experience you can trust. Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed by confusing legal jargon, let our attorneys help you.

How do Lemon Law Attorneys in Maine protect my rights?

Our Lemon Law lawyers will work with you to help you understand exactly what your rights are under Main Lemon Law. We will represent you fairly and work to get you recourse. Since we have handled many cases in the past, we know how to help you access your rights and what steps to take to receive a resolution in your favor.

Our lawyers know current Maine Lemon Law and how it pertains to your case. If your vehicle qualifies as a Lemon under the state law we can address your case from the best legal standpoint. If you don’t qualify, we may be able to help you find alternative options.

How long do Lemon Law cases in Maine typically take to get resolved?

Most Lemon Law cases take a two to three months period to resolve. When we sit down with you to outline your case, we can give you an estimated timeline. You won’t have to worry about your case moving along as we will keep you informed with each step and regularly check in with you. We do our best to move our cases along as quickly as possible.

How much will an Maine Lemon Attorney cost to hire?

ContentThe good news is, hiring a Lemon Law attorney won’t cost you anything. Vehicle manufacturing companies are held responsible for legal fees in viable Lemon Law cases. Additionally, if for some reason we don’t win your case, you won’t owe us anything.

What are some of the areas that that Lemon Law Lawyers in Maine cover?

Contact our team today to find a qualified Lemon Law attorney near you. We have professionals all over Maine ready to help you. We serve clients in the following cities as well as many others:

Portland
Lewiston
Bangor
South Portland
Auburn
Biddeford
Sanford
Saco
Augusta
Westbrook
Waterville
Presque Isle
Brewer
Bath
Caribou
Old Town
Ellsworth
Rockland
Belfast
Gardiner
Calais
Hallowell
Eastport

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14:19 07 Jul 23

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01:45 27 Jan 23

After a nauseating experience with the dealership and their failure to resolve a reoccurring issue I was informed that lemon law may apply. I went on the internet and did a search, after a few calls I came across the Lemon law group, after a brief discussion of the facts a retainer was sent to me, a case manager (Randy Dunbar) was assigned to my case, thank you Sir for how you oversaw this case. It has been an absolute pleasure working with this team as they are all constant professionals who are great at what they do, great communication all around, diligent in gathering information needed, ensured I was informed of options the entire process. To sum it up, my car was repaired and I received a cash settlement which surpassed what I had expected. I highly recommend this firm for services.

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20:25 05 Jan 23

I had a great experience with Lemon Law Group Partners. My case manager Mr. Dunbar was thorough and quick to respond to my concerns. I was also given attentive assurance and responses by Mr. Winston (Steve) when I had my concerns about the timeline. The process is lengthy, but the firm lays out the steps in the retainer agreement. Patience is necessary and they will work to give you a favorable outcome.

Michael S. Markle

21:00 21 Dec 22

Maria Hannah was very helpful in my case with my vehicle. She was always responsive and to the point. I am very pleased with the work that she has done and had completed on my case. If there is anyone out there that is working full-time plus hours and you buy a new vehicle with all the perks that you bought with the vehicle, that don't work properly , and your spending time you don't have to be sure those repairs are done, and you want compensated for that time lost, this is the one you need to sign up with. If there are more than 5 stars I could give, she would get them. She is for the client, 100%!!! Thank you Maria Hannah for a job well done!!!!

Olivia Nachmany

01:29 11 Nov 22

We had a great experience with Lemon Law Group. I leased a new car in 2020 and it was nothing but problems. For over two years I tried to work it out directly with the dealership and then with corporate, but with no progress. We contacted Lemon Law Group and once we sent them all of our service records, they took over the process and within a few months we reached a very favorable resolution. Quick, easy, and well worth it.

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19:30 07 Sep 22

Can not recommend them enough. After having my first option tell me that I had to wait longer until I could take action, these guys took the same information and took immediate action. The entire process was so easy and they communicated with me quickly and were there to answer all my questions. With patience, I was able to get the settlement for GM to buy back my problematic C8 Corvette, for which I paid the outrageous premium that all consumers are feeling right now. Again, extremely professional group of individuals and I can not recommend them enough if you need experts to win for you.

Kiki Alard

13:23 03 Aug 22

Lemon Law group was great with my case. They helped walk me through the process and made it all easy for me. Loved that they had my best interest in mind even when i wanted a different outcome they explained why it was bot in my best interest to go that route but at the same time did not pressure me to do so. Their communication was excellent and ended up settling my case for more than what i expected in a quick time frame as well. Would highly recommend them to anyone having to face car manufacturing giants. I am very happy with the outcome and their work.

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16:40 29 Jun 22

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17:24 13 Apr 22

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Peter Templeton

22:48 07 Apr 22

After trouble with my Genesis G70 I reached out to Lemon Law Group for help. Randy was my case manager and did a wonderful job working with me through the whole process. Everyone I spoke too was professional and worked expediently. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with them.

J Tor

16:17 01 Apr 22

Ada was absolutely amazing! She communicated with me and my family every step of the way. Chrysler is a pain in the butt to deal with and LLGP did a great job being an extension of our family to advocate for our issues! Thank you so much. I would recommend them to anyone having an issue with a Lemon

Stan Afichuk

22:41 25 Feb 22

Absolutely amazing experience. Ada Brown has been an absolute blessing throughout my repurchase. Without her help, I would have nothing to show for. But because of her expertise in the lemon law field, I was able to get everything wrapped up within a month of her taking on my case and get more for my troubles than I could have ever imagined. Highly recommend Lemon Law Group Partners PLC and Ada Brown!

SoCal Outdoor Life

05:13 11 Jun 21

LLGP was a great company to work with. They explained the process in detail which made us feel at ease. Any questions we had, would be answered in a timely manner. I highly recommend Lemon Law Group Partners. Thank You! Hannah and Team for all the hard work you’ve guys done for us. It’s was a pleasure! Respectively, - Richard A

Erika Steiner

21:36 27 May 21

This review is for the business only, NOT the result I got. I worked with Maria Hanna and she was very courteous and professional. The five stars are for her. She did her best and I very much appreciate that. Unfortunately the result wasn't what I hoped for, but that's what happens when you try to hold a big car company accountable for the defective vehicles that they sell. I am grateful the Lemon Law Group, just wish more could have been done to resolve the issues with my car (which still isn't fixed). *Sigh*

Curtis Fox

02:27 07 May 21

Main points to consider: 1. Make sure the firm does what they say they’ll do without causing delays for you and your case resolution. 2. Document every encounter with every individual from beginning to end. 3. Make sure to plan accordingly for potential out of pocket fees, as all is not what it seems in the end. Initially I would say this firm is fantastic and an awesome value, however, after it was all said and done I ended up owing them $750 in fees because the manufacture of my defective vehicle put a cap on the amount of attorneys fees they’d pay. I don’t think the burden of paying the difference should have been placed on me because when I did my intake, I was assured that I wouldn’t have to pay a dime, and that all fees would be paid by the manufacture in full. When I reminded them of this, I was threatened with the potential of my case being delayed regarding settlement....as I had already gone through so many obstacles, a delay in resolution was not an option. While the firm did work with me in making arrangements without delaying the process, the fact remains that I still have to pay when I was promised, after inquiring several times about it before hiring them, that I would not pay a cent. Please do your due diligence folks before embarking down this road. Make sure you ask questions, take notes, take names of everyone you’ve talked with throughout the process from beginning to end, and get it in writing that ALL fees will be in fact be covered by the firm going after the manufacture and not leaving the difference in balance to your responsibility should a settlement be reached. Maria Hannah, my case manager, was an absolute pleasure and an amazing individual in assisting me throughout this ordeal; I’m grateful for her diligence in making sure this was settled amicably and quickly. I can’t fault her in any of the discrepancies I encountered, as the decisions regarding fees was beyond her scope of management. Maria was great, the firm needs to do better with communicating potential outcomes and fee responsibilities during the intake process as to better prepare individuals with planning.

Lisa Booley

16:37 30 Mar 21

I would highly recommend this law office to anyone who is looking to file a lemon law claim. Everyone was professional, informative and friendly. I am very satisfied with the outcome of my claim!!!

Coc Fc

17:24 17 Mar 21

I am very pleased with the service I received with lemon law group. They were professional and quickly responded to all my emails. From start to end. Jeff was the initial person to register me , and Maria Hannah was the case manager. The process took a little less than 3 months. They were checking in on me frequently and responded to every email promptly. If you have any problems with a new vehicle, stop wasting your time at the dealership because they will give you the run around . Contact Lemon Law Group and they will work for you. Mine was a cash and keys with a great settlement.

Ben Lo

15:49 16 Mar 21

The Lemon Law Group did a great job take care of my lemon law case. The process went smoothly and was done in 3 months. One thing to keep in mind is that there will be periods of time where there will be no responses/emails and that is to be expected because responses from the carmaker's lawyers take time. If you keep that in mind and not rush the process the less stressful it will be. The Lemon Law Group staff was very responsive to emails and calls as well.

David Kyle

17:30 19 Feb 21

Consummate professionals, and very proactive responsiveness.! I am very pleased on how they handled my case. They ensured I got the best. Everyone that contacted me was very professional and informative about everything going on with my case. I would whole heartily recommend firm. My sincerest gratitude for everything you did for me.

Jonathan E Ruiz lopez

15:15 18 Feb 21

Very professional, and responsive.! great attorneys. I am very pleased on how they handled my case. They made sure I got the best. Everyone that contacted me was very professional and informative about everything going on with my case. I would gladly recommend these guys. Thank you for everything you did for me.

mosca11b

05:59 15 Dec 20

I was so surprised how quickly my case was settled & had the manufacture returned to us every penny we had spent in the car. The Lemon Law Group Partners, provided an outstanding service in keeping us informed on every step taking during the process. A law firm easy to deal with, very honest, caring about the costumer issues! I am giving them 5 stars because they deserve it. I will recommend them 100% to anyone in need of legal representation when dealing with with lemon law. Lemon Law Group Partners rocks! We are very happy with the terms of our legal settlement & once again, I congratulate The Lemon Law Group Partners for a job well done representing us! Oscar

Amber R

17:26 29 Sep 20

I found this firm through Google search. Had an issue with car recently purchased in January 2020 with passenger airbag light. Within first contact I received emails, phone calls and follow up from Ada Brown and her team. They handles my claim and we received a settlement within 2 months from the manufacturer based on the specifics of my case. I would highly recommend using the Lemon Law Group for your lemon car needs.

treymetzger

00:25 11 May 19

Fantastic service. Helped me out of a very poorly designed vehicle and got me a settlement beyond what I was expecting. Very satisfied. I hope I am never in a lemon again, but if I am this firm will be the one to call. Also, a special thanks to Ada Brown for helping and putting up with me! She was very professional and kind to work with. Thanks again LLGP

Rebekah G

15:07 23 Apr 19

I am pleased that my husband and I chose to hire the Lemon Law Group. They were very knowledgeable and courteous. I had a great experience working with Randy, a paralegal. I would highly recommend using their law firm. It took less than a year and we just finished our Arbitration and cannot wait to give our Lemon back to the Honda Dealership. Randy was always very polite and never hesitated to remind me, in a courteous way, as to what was expected and/or needed from me.

Matt Moore

22:57 26 Feb 19

My experience was great throughout the whole process in which Lemon Law Group Partners handled my claim. It started by prompt communication with a phone call after submitting initial contact online. It was very easy to communicate with each person involved during the processing of my claim. I would hope to not need their services again but if I do I know who I will be contacting.

Gwen Sledge

13:49 20 Feb 19

The Lemon Law Group is by far a hardworking group. From my first call for help they treated me as a priority. They answered and responded to my emails and calls in a timely manner. Thank you Randy for making things happen and for your outstanding professional customer first service.

Bob Kulstad

19:31 18 Feb 19

Randy and the team at Lemon Law Group Partners was very thorough, very quick, and very knowledgeable. They were able to get my car repurchased after I got absolutely nowhere with the dealer and the manufacturer. I highly recommend their services!

Kassandra Cendejas

23:48 07 Feb 19

All the lawyers I encountered during my journey, to get Mercedes to acknowledge that my new benz was defective, were great! Communication was rapid. They answered all of my questions and calls! I never felt as if my case did not matter to them. I recommend their service to anyone who is looking for lawyers that actually care and are with you every step of the way!

Stephen Graves

19:43 15 Jan 19

I’ve never gone through the process of buying a new car and having issues. The team was experienced and the process was seamless. Hannah, was a pleasure to communicate with.. she even followed up with my emails while on her honeymoon. Thanks for everything Update: thanks Amy for keeping me posted throughout the process. I realize these cases take time and thanks for keeping the line of communication seamless

India Palacios

19:23 15 Jan 19

Ms. Kathryn Abrams is the most kind and considerate attorney I have ever met. She is sincere and always returned emails and phone calls promptly. She always answered all my questions and concerns to my satisfaction. I will truly recommend the Lemon Law Group to anyone I know that may have issues with a "lemon"!

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Terri Norwood

02:55 15 Dec 18

I am pleased with the outcome of my settlement. The staff that assisted me throughout this process was very informative. I would highly refer people to this firm if they feel they have a case that falls under the lemon law.. Good job lemon law group partners, another win for you. 👍👍👏👏

Rex Emerson

20:34 21 Nov 18

I contacted Lemon Law Group, at which time I was not even sure if I had a case. After a brief conversation with an associate at Lemon Law Group, I was assured I had a case which could be pursued. The legal team did all the work and they negotiated a very good settlement, and worked out the repairs, with the manufacturer. It never hurts to make a call, you may have a case which will allow you to get the wrong, corrected.

Brian Miller

22:36 20 Nov 18

They made getting my settlement easy! They took care of all communication with the vehicle company and I didn't have to worry about a thing. They helped me receive the maximum amount even though they got paid the same amount whatever i was offered. They didn't try to convince me to take a lower offer so they could do less work and make the same amount. Very impressed with all the employees I was in contact with. Highly recommend!

John Jassy

18:52 20 Nov 18

My experience has been excellent. I dealt primarily with Randy Dunbar. He was intelligent, professional and always responsive. It appears we have achieved an excellent settlement with Aston Martin.

Ricardo Tapia

23:45 16 Nov 18

Lemon Law Group did a great job with handling my case with Ford. Kathryn Abrams is great at what she does and did not settle for any less than what I deserved. She walked me through the process and explained all scenarios. I had many questions and she took care of business and replied in a timely manner. I hope I do not get any more lemon cars, but if I do, I know who to call. Recommend for sure.

john udell

18:47 08 Nov 18

Hannah and the group were able to successfully get my vehicle re-purchased. I was at the end of my ropes with the dealership, as to see the manufacture. They were able to walk me through the process for a successful outcome. If you are having issues whether or not they fall under The criteria, don’t hesitate… Push that button and make the phone call. You will be happy that you did. Thanks again everybody!

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