California Litigation
The Song Beverly Act makes California unique in the realm of automotive consumer litigation.
This law applies to vehicles purchased in California under warranty, and violations can result in damages that include both penalties and attorney fees. This has created an explosion of litigation from “mill firms” motivated to drive up costs with unnecessary discovery and motion practice. Some plaintiffs’ lawyers even add claims of misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment in an attempt to get punitive damages on top of everything else.
The nuances of warranty litigation make these this a niche practice area. With time, settlement demands often increase. More importantly, as litigation drags on, customer loyalty can evaporate. Fast but thorough litigation is imperative for a manufacturer in this environment. Cases that may need to go to trial are earmarked early at Erskine Law, and we work closely with our clients to pinpoint verdict potential, settlement possibilities and likelihood of prevailing.
We also developed a proprietary, state-of-the-art software system to decrease document preparation time, which helps our clients personalize vast amounts of standardized discovery for a fraction of the cost of traditional discovery.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our extensive warranty litigation experience with you so that we can begin creating a customized approach to defending your company.