Wednesday 20 August 2014

California Lemon Law Attorneys Protect Consumers Against Unscrupulous Manufacturers

By Deanne Shepard


Few things are as infuriating as saving for a new appliance or car only to end up with a product that either does not work the way it is supposed to, or that breaks down continually. In many cases consumers become frustrated with suppliers and manufacturers because their complaints are simply ignored or they are shunted from one department to another. One solution is to hire the services of California lemon law attorneys who specialize in representing consumers against suppliers and manufacturers.

The Magnuson Moss law, a federal law that was passed in 1975, has done much to protect consumers against unscrupulous manufacturers and dealers. The law is applicable to all states and it covers all mechanical consumer goods. In many states additional laws were subsequently passed, but in most cases these state laws are only applicable to motor vehicles. In terms of these laws consumers can force suppliers to deal with complaints.

In the past manufacturers offered consumers a written warranty on some products. These warranties, called express warranties were often very brad and they seldom made implicit promises of restitution in case of complaints. The law also recognizes implied warranties, however. In terms of these warranties the consumer can expect products to perform as they were designed to do and the manufacturer is assumed to have quality control measures in place.

It is true that some of the consumer protection laws only cover mechanical goods and that others are restricted to transactions pertaining to vehicles. However, all these laws aim to help consumers to gain justice when they have entered into a transaction where the service or product supplied does not stand up to the expectations of the consumer and the promises of the manufacturer.

Consumers cannot run to the courts whenever they feel aggrieved or done by. They have responsibilities too. They are required to do everything within their power to resolve problems with the supplier or the manufacturing. It is necessary to communicate in writing and to keep copies of all correspondence. It may also be important to keep the packaging and all sales documentation pertaining to the issue.

Consumers can only ask the court to intervene when they can show that they have exhausted all their options. In such cases the consumer will be best advised to hire a lawyer that has experience in representing clients in consumer affair cases. If the manufacturer is sued, he is sure to appoint a legal team to defend the matter and no consumer will be able to negotiate such a case without professional help.

It is important to choose a lawyer with experience in this field. In fact, there are many lawyers that specialize in consumer law. In some cases they will even be willing to accept cases on a contingency basis and there have been many examples of class action suits. In such cases the lawyer represents many clients that have experienced similar problems with a specific product.

Consumers have the right to expect value for money. When they purchase products only to find them defective or unable to perform as they were supposed to, they should have recourse to justice. Lawyers specializing in consumer affairs can help them to obtain such justice, forcing manufacturers to honor their obligations and their promises.




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