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How Does a Class Action Lawsuit Affect a Lemon Law Case?

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How Does a Class Action Lawsuit Affect a Lemon Law Case?

Class action lawsuits are civil suits filed by a group of people against an organization or company. These are usually filed when a group of people has suffered the same problems due to a product or service offered by the company or organization. For example, the Honda defective paint class action lawsuit claimed that the paint was peeling off from 2003-2007 Accords and Civics. This type of lawsuit can affect how a lemon law case is fought and vice versa. Here are some of the ways a class action lawsuit can affect a lemon law case:


1. No repurchase: If your lemon law case becomes part of a class-action lawsuit, you will likely not be able to get the manufacturers to repurchase your defective car. They will also not replace your car, unlike a lemon law case. Since a class action lawsuit involves a lot of parties, the companies cannot buy back every single car. Instead, they may offer each of the plaintiff financial compensation. This is always going to be much less than the cost of your car. 


2. Less or no compensation: How the lawsuit is fought will determine how much money you will receive as damages from the company. It could be as high as the price of your car, or it could be nothing. Besides, if the company wins the lawsuit, there will be no compensation at all. So, it is important to see if the lawsuit is a strong one because otherwise, it may just be a waste of time. 


3. Recalls: Class action lawsuits can result in a recall of a certain car model. This could mean that you will only get repairs for the defects mentioned in the lawsuit. However, this will mean that the repairs will be limited and will not cover your car’s exact needs. Under a lemon law case, you’d be able to claim multiple defects and problems with your car and get sufficient repairs or a replacement for your faulty car.


So, as you can see, a class action lawsuit can worsen your lemon law case. Usually, if your car is highly defective, it is always worth more to stick to your lemon law case. However, if it is a minor problem like the Honda defective paint class action lawsuit, it is better to be a part of a class-action lawsuit. It is also important to consider who is fighting the class-action lawsuit because a weak class action suit will benefit the company instead. If you think you have a lemon car, contact the attorneys at Allen Stewart, a law firm specializing in lemon laws. 


Andrew Richardson is the author of this Article. To know more about Mileage Rollback please visit our website: allenstewart.com


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