Lawyers are Taking Advantage of California’s Lemon Laws Causing Problems for Consumers

In 2023, “lemon law” lawsuits for defective automobiles surged in California at an alarming rate, with 22,655 cases filed statewide. These cases represented a staggering 52% increase from the previous year. According to statistics gathered by the law firm Bowman and Brooke, 2024 is on track to be another record-breaking year for these types of lawsuits. 

The situation is particularly dire in Los Angeles County, where lemon law cases spiked 1400 percent in its branch courts between 2021 and 2023. This flood of litigation isn’t a sign of declining vehicle quality. Instead, it’s evidence of a growing problem: opportunistic trial lawyers exploiting California’s laws for financial gain. The situation demands our immediate attention and action because it is disrupting our courts and impeding access to justice.

Read More at The Orange County Register