Alan and Juliana N. v. FCA US LLC

Fresno County

Our clients, Alan and Juliana N. are a nice couple that reside in Sanger, California.  They purchased their 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Huntington Beach Chrysler Jeep and hoped to enjoy the vehicle for many years to come.  Things started off okay until at about 35,000 miles when the Grand Cherokee started suffering from a series of performance issues such as lacking power, not starting up in the morning, making strange noises, and being needed to go to the shop for a number of recalls.  We represented Alan and Juliana N. in their case against FCA in Orange County Superior Court and were able to negotiate a substantial settlement with Chrysler for them equal to approximately two and a half times what they paid for their Grand Cherokee. Additionally, Chrysler agreed that it would reimburse them for all of their attorney’s fees and costs incurred.

Jose B. v. FCA US LLC

Contra Costa County

Our client, Jose B. resides in Richmond, California, and had purchased the 2011 Dodge Durango in April of 2012 from Hilltop Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.  Not long after buying the car, he found that the vehicle was completely unreliable and displayed a wide variety of issues including interior rattling noises, electrical problems, engine issues, air conditioning issues, countless recalls, problems with the vehicle’s seats, and other issues.  Unlike some lemon law cases where only one defect surfaces, in Jose’s case, the Durango suffered from a wide variety of different issues. The California lemon law protects consumers like Jose because the manufacturer is allowed a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle as a whole to warranty; not any particular part.  One we got involved, FCA agreed to settle Jose’s case and reimburse him for all the monies he had paid for the Durango and also a significant civil penalty. Of course, FCA also agreed to pay all of Jose’s attorney’s fees and costs for him.

Mary J. v. Ford Motor Company

Stanislaus County

Our client, Mary J., purchased her 2013 Ford Focus from Heritage Ford, hoping for a reliable and economical mode of transportation to get her around for years to come. Unfortunately, her Focus was one of countless other vehicles that suffered from the disastrous Ford DPS6 transmission shudder. She found that her transmission would surge, shudder, hesitate, and make strange noises.  In spite of taking it to the Ford dealership numerous times, they were unable to fix her vehicle’s problems. When she called Ford’s customer service 1-800 number and asked them to take her car back, they told her, “no thanks.” Big mistake. We had the great pleasure of representing Mary J. in Stanislaus County Superior Court, and Ford settled her case for over five times what she paid for the car.  Naturally, Ford Motor Company also paid every dollar of Mary J.’s attorney’s fees and costs for her.  

Amparo M. v. BMW North America

Los Angeles County

Our client, Amparo M., purchased a used BMW X6 from Beverly Hills BMW back in 2013.  While she was hoping to own the “Ultimate Driving Machine,” instead, the vehicle turned out to be a total disaster.  She was constantly experiencing flashing warning lights, such as the check engine light, the oil light, and the temperature gauge going off.  Along with the alarming lights, the X6 also suffered numerous engine and suspension issues. Beverly Hills BMW couldn’t get it working right and BMW obstinately refused to buy it back.  Because BMW refused to provide our client Amparo M. with a reasonable settlement, we had to take them to trial. A jury of 12 in Los Angeles County Superior Court saw things our way and ordered that BMW reimburse Amparo M. for all of the monies she paid for the car, and imposed a civil penalty on BMW equal to approximately one and a half times what she paid for the car. Later, the Los Angeles Superior Court also ordered that BMW pay all of Amparo’s legal bills and costs. 

Nicholas & Adrian F. v. FCA US LLC

Shasta County

We had the pleasure of representing Nicholas and Adrian F, a nice couple from Redding, California in their claims against Chrysler arising from the problems they encountered with their 2011 Dodge Durango. Nicholas and Adrian purchased the Durango from Crown Motors and hoped to enjoy it for years of family trips and other adventures. Unfortunately for them, with only 2,000 on the vehicle, it repeatedly encountered transmission issues such as lagging, shuddering, and vibrations. They took the car to two different Chrysler dealerships, but neither of them was able to fix the vehicle. The vehicle also developed a wide variety of other issues. We represented Nicholas and Adrian F. in Shasta County Superior Court and were able to get them a substantial settlement from Chrysler. Not only did Chrysler reimburse them for 100% of what they paid for the car, Chrysler also paid them a significant civil penalty, and paid all of Nicholas and Adrian’s legal bills.

Yan B. v. BMW North America 

Los Angeles County

Our client, Yan B. purchased a 2008 BMW X6 for nearly $90,000 in March of 2009.  The “Ultimate Driving Machine” turned into the “Ultimate Driving Disaster” when after only about 11,000 miles the X6 already started exhibiting serious engine issues.  The issues with the BMW X6 included overheating, low oil warning lights, abnormal odors, oil leaks, problems with the turbochargers, and check engine lights. Even after the factory warranty had expired, Yan B. continued to experience severe issues with the X6’s engine.  The X6 was a total disaster. We stepped in and were able to achieve a substantial settlement for the client, which included the return of all of the monies he paid for the vehicle, a significant civil penalty, and BMW paid all of his attorney’s fees and costs.

Lisa S. v. Ford Motor Company

Los Angeles County

Our client and friend, Lisa S. is a hard-working Anaheim resident that purchased a troubled 2011 Ford Fiesta in March of 2011 from Cerritos Ford Lincoln Mercury.  She was hoping for a reliable mode of transportation to get her to and from work; but instead found that the vehicle’s transmission would abruptly shudder, jump, and jerk in and out of gear.  The transmission jerks scared Lisa S. so much that she contacted Ford in the hopes they would voluntarily repurchase her vehicle from her. When they failed to do so, Lisa S. was forced to sue Ford Motor Company in Los Angeles County Superior Court.  Our research during the course of her case uncovered that hers was one of many 2011 Ford Fiestas that was built with an unreliable and defective transmission (known as the DPS6 transmission). Ultimately, we settled her case for a settlement for a substantial amount, which included return of all the monies she paid for the vehicle and a civil penalty equal to over double what she paid for the vehicle.  Of course, Ford Motor Company also paid 100% of Lisa S.’s attorney’s fees and costs.  

Maria and Jason M. v. Ford Motor Company

Imperial County

When is a truck more than just a truck? When it’s a total wreck!  Maria and Jason M. are a very nice mother and son from El Centro, California who we represented with respect to the purchase of their troubled 2008 Ford F-250.  After purchasing this vehicle, they found that the engine was completely unreliable because it would constantly leak coolant, make strange noises, display troubling warning lights, and sometimes simply not start.  Maria and Jason M. first tried to resolve their issues through the Better Business Bureau’s arbitration program but were unable to do so. We stepped in and handled their case against Ford Motor Company in Imperial County Superior Court.  Ultimately, we were able to achieve a remarkable settlement for them, which reimbursement of all of the monies that they paid for the 2008 Ford F-250, a civil penalty equal to roughly double what they paid for the vehicle. Naturally, our services came at no cost to Maria and Jason – Ford Motor Company also paid all of their attorney’s fees and costs.   

Robert and June H. v. Ford Motor Company

Riverside County

Robert and June H. hoped that the 2010 Ford Fusion they purchased from Fitts Ford would give them years of happy ownership.  Instead, their Focus exhibited a series of frustrating engine issues, including that the check engine light was constantly turning on.  Frustrated, they took the vehicle to the dealership over-and-over again; but Ford couldn’t fix the Focus’ issues. Additionally, the vehicle suffered a series of recalls, brake issues, and failures of the vehicle’s body components.  We handled their case in Riverside Superior Court against Ford Motor Company. Ultimately, we settled their case for a substantial settlement that included return of all of the monies they paid for their vehicle, a significant civil penalty, and Ford Motor Company paid 100% of their attorney’s fees and costs.

Jerry and Jackie C. v. Kia Motors America

Kern County

We represented Jerry and Jackie C., a nice couple from Bakersfield, California with respect to their claims against Kia arising from a defective 2010 Kia Forte.  They had purchased the Kia from Haddad Dodge/Kia, and relied on Kia’s 10-year/ 100,000 mile warranty, hoping that the vehicle would give them years of reliable use.  Instead, they found that after about 30,000 miles the vehicle burned large amounts of oil, had flashing check engine lights, exhibited clanking noises when it was started, and suffered a host of other electrical and air conditioning issues.  Kia refused to make a reasonable settlement offer to Jerry and Jackie C., and we went to trial in Kern County Superior Court on their behalf. We won a complete victory for Jerry and Jackie C. and the Kern County jury ordered that Kia pay our clients all of their monies back and a full civil penalty equal to double what they paid for the car.  Later, the Court also ordered that Kia Motors America pay all of the attorney’s fees and costs that were incurred in achieving this remarkable result for our clients.  

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