Lemon Law

Richard M. Wirtz Clarifies California Lemon Law for Super Lawyers

February 2, 2023
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San Diego, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 10, 2022 – Richard Wirtz, founding attorney of Wirtz Law APC, recently lent his insights about the state’s lemon law to an article run by Super Lawyers®, When Does a Car Qualify as a Lemon in California? In particular, Mr. Wirtz clarified the meaning of the term “substantial…

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Proposed Ballot Initiative Aims to Cap Attorneys’ Fees on Lemon Law Claims

February 2, 2023
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San Diego, CA (Law Firm Newswire) March 29, 2022 – Wirtz Law APC announced today that the firm is tracking a proposed ballot initiative that would cap attorneys’ fees on lemon law claims in California, potentially restricting consumer access to proper legal representation. “The state’s consumer protection law as it currently exists is designed to…

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California Jury Sides with Owner of a Ford F-150 in Lemon Law Case

February 2, 2023

A jury in Tehama County California found that Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) willfully failed to repurchase a defective Ford F-150 pickup truck. SAN DIEGO, CA, October 28, 2022 (Law Firm Newswire) – The plaintiff, Crystal Young, bought a new 2019 Ford F-150 XLT pickup truck on New Year’s Eve 2019. Unbeknownst to her, the…

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What the Best Selling Car Manufacturers for Q3 Mean for Consumers

February 2, 2023

California lemon law attorneys, Wirtz Law San Diego, CA, December 20, 2022 (Law Firm Newswire) Tesla, General Motors, and Mercedes Benz topped the list of most popular vehicle makes in the third quarter of 2022. Yet all three companies face recalls, which may lead to disappointed consumers. Sales data and statistics from GoodCarBadCar show an…

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FCA US LLC Agrees to Buy Back Defective 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for $169,999.99

February 2, 2023

SAN DIEGO, CA, December 14, 2022 (Law Firm Newswire) – Jeep manufacturer FCA US LLC recently agreed to a buyback settlement totaling nearly $170,000 for the owners of a Jeep with dangerous defects. In 2021, plaintiffs Maxwell and Veronica purchased a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for approximately $65,000. However, within two months of their purchase, the…

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Daimler Recalls Mercedes Benz for “Risk of Fire”

February 2, 2023

California lemon law attorneys, Wirtz Law San Diego, CA, January 4, 2023 (Law Firm Newswire) Mercedes-Benz issued a recall for nearly 28,000 vehicles over fire risks associated with faulty wiring. Although Mercedes Benz wants to sell 25 percent of its cars online by 2025, the “risk of fire” recalls call into question the safety of…

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Wirtz Law Shares Insights on Common Car Issues Reported in California’s 2022 Lemon Law Index

February 2, 2023

California lemon law attorneys, Wirtz Law San Diego, CA, December 28, 2022 (Law Firm Newswire) Upside-down information screens. Sudden losses of power while driving in heavy California traffic. Batteries responding to a full charge and catching on fire. Exploding airbags. These are just a few issues California consumers reported in 2022 under California’s lemon law.…

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GM Tops List for Commonly-Sued Vehicle Manufacturers in California Lemon Law Claims

February 2, 2023

California lemon law attorneys, Wirtz Law San Diego, CA, January 27, 2023 (Law Firm Newswire) General Motors faces one lawsuit under California’s lemon law for every 78 vehicles it sells in the state, according to the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG). In collaboration with the Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) Foundation and…

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