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New auto fraud case filed alleging an odometer rollback. Our clients allege Thrifty Car Sales of Sacramento: (1) misrepresented the car’s actual mileage; (2) misrepresented the condition of the car; and (3) failed to provide an accurate odometer disclosure as required by federal and state law.

New auto fraud case filed over Hyundai Glendora’s alleged failure to properly register our clients’ leased vehicle. Our clients specifically allege Hyundai Glendora: (1) failed to legally register the car; and (2) represented that it would register the car after our clients signed the lease but failed to do so.

Auto fraud case filed over our client’s purchase of a 2017 Dodge Charger. Our client alleges AutoNation Toyota Hayward: (1) sold the car to her without disclosing it had mechanical problems; (2) made statements about the car, which were untrue or misleading; (3) misrepresented the quality and/or condition of the …

New auto fraud case filed over our client’s 2017 Honda Civic. Our client alleges the car she purchased from Kia of Stockton was reported as a total loss pre-sale, but Kia of Stockton did not disclose this to her at the time of the sale. She also alleges the dealership …

After achieving six-figure trial wins and million-dollar punitive damages awards against Ford Motor Company for their defective 6.0 diesel engine trucks and fraud committed against consumers, our co-counsel Knight Law Group hired RBB to defend four trial judgments and attorney fees awards against Ford’s appeals. The Court of Appeal in …

In DeNike v. Mathew Enterprise, Inc. (2022) 76 Cal.App.5th 371, RBB successfully represented the consumer at trial and obtained a jury verdict and an injunction against Mathew Enterprise, Inc. doing business as Stevens Creek Jeep. The dealership appealed the trial judgment and the award of attorney’s fees. RBB was successful …

On May 26, 2022, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a vehicle purchaser in Pulliam v. HNL Automotive Inc. et al. (2022) 13 Cal.5th 127. This opinion is the culmination of years of back-and-forth at the courts of appeal and in lower courts about the meaning of …

“In October 2019, Laurie De Los Reyes signed a contract with Ford of Ventura to purchase and finance the purchase of a 2018 Ford Escape. This contact was sold to Ford Motor Credit Company (“FMCC”). Ms. De Los Reyes received her registration for the vehicle with FMCC listed as the …

Case settled. Our clients purchased a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover and started having engine problems within months of the purchase. Commerce Hyundai sold the vehicle by representing the manufacturer’s warranty still applied when it did not because of the vehicle’s prior engine repairs. Commerce Hyundai has now reimbursed our …

Case settled. In this case, our client asked Toyota of Santa Monica for a Toyota Tacoma TDR Pro but was instead sold the lower trim Toyota Tacoma TDR. Toyota of Santa Monica has now agreed to resolve the dispute by repurchasing the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, refunding our client’s incidental damages, …

New auto fraud case filed regarding our client’s certified pre-owned 2019 Kia Sorrento. Our client alleges the car she was sold was involved in a prior accident but Team Kia of El Cajon did not tell her that. On that basis, she alleges Team Kia of El Cajon: 1) misrepresented …

New auto fraud case filed over our client’s certified pre-owned 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Mr. Ramirez bought the car in February 2022 and started having problems with the car immediately. Specifically, the car’s bumper cover flew off while on the road. After taking it to an autobody shop, our client learned …

In June 2020, our client purchased a used 2020 Ford Ranger from Ken Grody Ford in Car Country Carlsbad. The Ford Ranger was sold by a Ford dealer with the balance of the original factory warranty in place. We were able to take action on behalf of our client after …

The Lemon Law Department at the Auto Fraud Legal Center has filed another lawsuit against Eclipse RV. Our client’s 2021 Eclipse Trailer 3322CK allegedly had defects with the landing gear, water leaks, and flooring, among other problems. Multiple repair attempts, and many down days.
Our clients got fed up with having …

When you begin to sense that your car maybe a lemon, it never hurts for you to pick up the phone and call the manufacturer’s Customer Service Department and demand a buyback. You should be aware that more often than not, you will not be speaking to an employee of …

The following General Motors vehicles have apparent defects with the 8-Speed Automatic Transmission:

2019-2022 Chevrolet Camaro
2019-2022 Chevrolet Colorado
2019-2022 Chevrolet Silverado
2019 Chevrolet Corvette
2019 Cadillac ATS
2019 Cadillac ATS-V
2019 Cadillac CTS
2019 Cadillac CT6
2019 Cadillac CTS-V
2019-2022 GMC Canyon
2019-2022 GMC Sierra

Owners of these vehicles report that the transmission will hesitate, jerk, surge or lurch. GM has …

The Lemon Law Department at Rosner Barry & Babbitt’s Auto Fraud Legal Center is actively pursuing General Motors regarding an allegedly defective 2021 Cadillac Escalade, which our client purchased new from Dublin Chevrolet in January 2021. Our client’s Escalade had defects that needed repair shortly after purchase. These defects included …

Case settled. We negotiated multiple settlements with Chapman BMW, BMW of North America, and BMW Financial Services which combined to a repurchase of the 2018 BMW 640I, additional damages, and payment of our firm’s attorneys’ fees.

Case settled. Russell Westbrook Alfa Romeo has repurchase the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, refunded our client’s incidental damages, paid additional damages, and paid our firm’s attorney’s fees and costs.

Case update. All dealerships in California are required to post a surety bond as a condition for getting and maintaining their dealership license. In this case, the DMV shows a bond issued by Great American Insurance Company in 2012 but Great American Insurance Company claims to have terminated that bond …

New case filed. Our client alleges Hollywood Rides misrepresented the mechanical condition of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prior to his purchase. Given the diagnostic trouble codes saved in the computer and the fact that at least one of the belts in the engine compartment was not properly threaded through the …

New case filed. Our client alleges Tesla stole over $6,000 from him by changing the agreed value of his trade-in on the purchase contract (but not on the paperwork filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles). Fun fact, our client also alleges Tesla fraudulently tried to get our client to …

The problems continue with the service department at Mike Thompson’s RV. The Lemon Law Department at the Auto Fraud Legal Center continues to receive calls from clients about broken promises and failed repair attempts on their motor home or 5th-wheel. Mike Thompson’s RV cannot seem to complete warranty repairs on …

The Lemon Law Department at the Auto Fraud Legal Center has filed another lawsuit involving a motor home. Our lawsuit filed in San Diego County named Coachmen RV and Holland Motor Homes as defendants. Our clients’ 2020 Coachmen Prism 2200FS contained various alleged defects including, but not limited to slideouts; …

Oil consumption is a defect that often goes unnoticed, unless you check your oil regularly (and who really does that?). When the engine runs without oil, catastrophic failure can occur. Common culprits that result in burning oil include worn valve stems, guides and seals, and piston rings, all of which …

The following Hyundai and Kia vehicles have apparent defects with the ABS Module that is susceptible to suddenly catching fire while parked or driven:

2015, 2019 and 2021 Kia Sportage
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2020 Hyundai Tucson
2018 Hyundai Genesis G80

The ABS module, also known as the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), can …

Rosner Barry & Babbitt’s Auto Fraud Legal Center is receiving many inquiries from clients about dealers failing to register their vehicles. The tags have or are about to expire, making it illegal to drive.
It is illegal for dealers to sell a vehicle before they have title in hand. Dealers, however, …

New case filed. Our client alleges M&N Cars 4 Sale sold him a 2014 Ford Mustang, failed register the Vehicle and transfer title; overcharged for Vehicle License Fees; failed to comply with the Buy-Here-Pay-Here laws, and fraudulently smogged the 2014 Ford Mustang before selling it to our client.

New case filed. Our client alleges Franks Auto Sales misrepresented/concealed the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse he purchased had previously sustained collision damage.

New case filed. Our client alleges his 2021 Land Rover Ranger Rover is defective and Jaguar Land Rover failed to repair the Vehicle after being given a reasonable opportunity.