As California consumer lawyers, we believe that every consumer is entitled to safe and reliable transportation, fair credit, truth in lending, access to the courts and freedom from fraud. We have spent the last 25 years fighting for our clients to protect these consumer rights. Together, the partners in Kemnitzer, Barron & Krieg have 99 years combined experience as trial lawyers.
We have tried individual and class actions to successful verdicts and judgments. We have handled many appeals. In settlement, we have obtained debt relief exceeding $300 million, as well as thousands of new car replacements or purchase refunds. We believe that advocacy involves three things: legislation, litigation and education. Consumer laws enacted in Sacramento are only as strong as the ability of consumers to enforce them throughout California.
All of our clients have the opportunity to learn more about consumer protection in ways that increase their consumer literacy and save them money over a lifetime, as well as resolve the particular problem in the case at hand.
We have tried individual and class actions to successful verdicts and judgments. We have handled many appeals. In settlement, we have obtained debt relief exceeding $300 million, as well as thousands of new car replacements or purchase refunds. We believe that advocacy involves three things: legislation, litigation and education. Consumer laws enacted in Sacramento are only as strong as the ability of consumers to enforce them throughout California.
All of our clients have the opportunity to learn more about consumer protection in ways that increase their consumer literacy and save them money over a lifetime, as well as resolve the particular problem in the case at hand.
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Have you bought a new or newer vehicle that is still under warranty but not running properly?
If so, you may have a case against the manufacturer of your vehicle covered by California's lemon law.
The lemon law provides consumers with important relief when their vehicle does not work and the manufacturer or its designated service or repair facility can't repair the vehicle in conformance to the existing warranty.
When that happens, the manufacturer must replace the vehicle or reimburse the consumer for the price of the vehicle (including down payment, monthly payments, and lease or loan buyout), less a deduction for use.
If so, you may have a case against the manufacturer of your vehicle covered by California's lemon law.
The lemon law provides consumers with important relief when their vehicle does not work and the manufacturer or its designated service or repair facility can't repair the vehicle in conformance to the existing warranty.
When that happens, the manufacturer must replace the vehicle or reimburse the consumer for the price of the vehicle (including down payment, monthly payments, and lease or loan buyout), less a deduction for use.
If you have had your vehicle repossessed, you may need legal advice immediately.
Our firm does not charge for a consultation.
When we accept a case, we agree never to charge you for fees - we collect fees from defendants based on fee shifting statutes that we sue under.
Rest assured, you will never receive a bill from us.
The personal ramifications of a repossession can be significant.
You have lost your vehicle, which is your method for getting to work, your way to transport your children to and from school, and your lifeline to get to essential services.
Our firm does not charge for a consultation.
When we accept a case, we agree never to charge you for fees - we collect fees from defendants based on fee shifting statutes that we sue under.
Rest assured, you will never receive a bill from us.
The personal ramifications of a repossession can be significant.
You have lost your vehicle, which is your method for getting to work, your way to transport your children to and from school, and your lifeline to get to essential services.
Car dealerships have bad reputations for a reason.
It is highly likely that you or someone you know has felt taken advantage of or cheated while purchasing either a new or used vehicle.
Our attorneys have the experience needed to determine whether what the dealership did is illegal, specifically with regard to Certified Pre-Owned ("CPO") vehicles.
There are many types of car dealer fraud.
A dealer may misrepresent the actual price of a car in advertising.
A dealer may sell a car that was a prior rental without informing the buyer.
It is highly likely that you or someone you know has felt taken advantage of or cheated while purchasing either a new or used vehicle.
Our attorneys have the experience needed to determine whether what the dealership did is illegal, specifically with regard to Certified Pre-Owned ("CPO") vehicles.
There are many types of car dealer fraud.
A dealer may misrepresent the actual price of a car in advertising.
A dealer may sell a car that was a prior rental without informing the buyer.
So you owe money on a loan contract you signed for a vehicle or other consumer item and the debt collectors are calling you.
There are legal limits to how and how much you can be harassed.
If the company threatens to file criminal charges against you, lie to you, or use abusive language, you may have a case for unfair debt collection and you should seek legal advice.
There are also limitations on what debt collectors may say when contacting third parties including your boss, and personal references that you provided when you obtained the loan and the time of day that calls are made.
There are legal limits to how and how much you can be harassed.
If the company threatens to file criminal charges against you, lie to you, or use abusive language, you may have a case for unfair debt collection and you should seek legal advice.
There are also limitations on what debt collectors may say when contacting third parties including your boss, and personal references that you provided when you obtained the loan and the time of day that calls are made.
Counsel at Kemnitzer Barron & Krieg have handled cases involving motorcycle sales, finance and defects.
One case involved the failure by a dealer to provide "hanger tags" with price information on the motorcycles being sold.
Other cases we have undertaken involved open ended finance schemes.
The dealers finance the sales through an open ended credit card plan.
The sales agreement fails to provide all the disclosures and protections required by the Rees-Levering Automobile Sales Finance Act.
The Rees-Levering Act imposes very specific disclosure requirements in conditional sale contracts between motorcycle dealers and their customers to enable consumers to make informed decisions with respect to the cost of credit.
One case involved the failure by a dealer to provide "hanger tags" with price information on the motorcycles being sold.
Other cases we have undertaken involved open ended finance schemes.
The dealers finance the sales through an open ended credit card plan.
The sales agreement fails to provide all the disclosures and protections required by the Rees-Levering Automobile Sales Finance Act.
The Rees-Levering Act imposes very specific disclosure requirements in conditional sale contracts between motorcycle dealers and their customers to enable consumers to make informed decisions with respect to the cost of credit.
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