Lemon Law Verdicts & Settlements

• Minocqua plumber experienced a loss of power steering assist in parking lot maneuvers with his 2007 GMC ¾ ton. A General Motors Technical Service Bulletin claimed the steering condition was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. Jury awarded verdict for plaintiff: $120,800, plus all attorney fees paid by GM.
• Dodge Viper owner blew out rear end five times when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Chrysler replaced rear end several times and then refused further repairs alleging owner abuse. Owner filed suit claiming Viper was defective. Jury verdict for plaintiff: $195,000, plus Chrysler paid all attorney fees.
• 2002 Audi TT Coupe with high performance tires developed transmission slipping problems. Client requested a comparable vehicle under Wisconsin lemon law. Audi agreed that vehicle was a lemon and offered a replacement vehicle - but with all season tires. Client rejected offer because proposed vehicle did not have high performance tires. Jury said Audi Coupe with all season tires was NOT comparable to Audi Coupe with high performance tires. Judgment for $109,000, plus Audi paid all attorney fees.
• Ford claimed that customer was experiencing an engine surge in his Ford Explorer because he was stepping on the brake AND gas pedal at the same time. In fact, the engine surged intermittently when driver stepped on brake pedal only. Jury issued verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $47,000, plus Ford paid all attorney fees.
• Cadillac owner experienced a starting/cranking problem with his 1997 DeVille. Car in seven times during the warranty period, but the starting problem was not repaired. After the warranty expired, another dealer fixed the problem - charging only $196. A Magnuson-Moss notice to General Motors seeking damages was sent timely. GM offered a $1,000 owner loyalty certificate in settlement. Offer was rejected. Jury verdict for $127,183, plus GM paid all attorney fees and the owner kept his Cadillac.

The Law Offices of Vince Megna is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and serves clients throughout Iowa, including the cities of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo, Iowa City, Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Ames and more, including Polk County, Linn County, Woodbury County, Story County, Dallas County, Johnson County and Black Hawk County.