The Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act is the official name of the Florida Lemon Law. It provides expansive protection to the purchasers and lessees of defective motor vehicles.
To qualify for compensation under the law, consumers must first give the manufacturer an opportunity to repair the defect. If the manufacturer does not repair the defect after a “reasonable number of attempts,” the consumer is entitled to a refund or replacement. But in most cases, the consumer will need to take legal action to collect what they’re owed.
Before filing a lawsuit, consumers must try to resolve the matter via the manufacturer’s informal dispute resolution program, an arbitration board. This generally involves sending the arbitrators all documentation to support the claim and waiting for the board to respond. Consumers may do so themselves but getting help from a Florida Lemon Law attorney dramatically improves the chances of success.
If consumers are dissatisfied with the outcome of arbitration, the next step would be to file suit against the manufacturer. Although it may be necessary to file suit, it’s unlikely the case will go to trial. Of the 50,000+ cases we’ve handled at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center®, fewer than 1% have gone to trial. So, if you have a lemon, let us help you collect the compensation you deserve.