The Law Offices of Gary Berkovich Announces California Court Reaffirms Importance of Consumer Protection Laws with One of State’s Largest Lemon Law Awards
IRVINE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — On Friday, March 13, 2009, Orange County Superior Court handed down a landmark decision against Saleen Incorporated, an Irvine- and Detroit-based manufacturer of high performance vehicles and after market automotive accessories. The award of $525,000 is one of the state’s largest lemon law awards since the consumer protection law was passed in 1970.
“We are pleased that the court recognized the severity of the situation and we believe made an appropriate ruling.”
“Consumers have the right to expect that the items they purchase will be free from defects or will be fixed by the manufacturer, no matter if it is a television or the family car,” said Gary Berkovich, a Lemon Law specialist and attorney for the plaintiff. “This right and expectation becomes monumentally more important when you take into consideration that defects could be life-threatening if they occur in your vehicle.”
The case, Dan Echino v. Saleen Incorporated, concerns design and manufacturing defects by the manufacturer of a 2005 Saleen S7, twin turbo, which made the rare sports car un-drivable.
Co-counsel for the plaintiff, Steven A. Simons, added “We are pleased that the court recognized the severity of the situation and we believe made an appropriate ruling.”
Saleen Incorporated is a specialty car manufacturer that produces its own vehicles as well as custom parts for many Ford vehicles.
About the Law Offices of Gary Berkovich
The Law Offices of Gary Berkovich specializes in Lemon Law disputes and consumer warranty law. The Law Offices of Steven A. Simons specializes in Lemon Law disputes and consumer rights law. This team of legal experts is dedicated to defending the rights of the consumer. More information on Lemon Law is available at www.calemonlawinfo.com
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