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Real Property
Breach of Warranty
Lemon Law

William R. Lundy v. Ford Motor Company, South Bay Ford, Inc.

Published: Aug. 21, 1999 | Result Date: Apr. 16, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC190449 Verdict –  $26,121

Judge

Richard C. Hubbell

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael S. Humphries


Defendant

Brian Takahashi
(Bowman and Brooke LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Richard L. Bettendorf
(technical)

Defendant

Eric Gillanders
(technical)

Facts

In 1997, the plaintiff bought a new 1997 Ford F150. The air conditioning system emitted a musty odor and, after several attempts to repair it, the odor was still there. The engine allegedly had transmission problems which were never repaired. Per the defendant, South Bay Ford only sold the vehicle, it was not involved in any repair attempts. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, i.e., the Lemon Law.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $15,000, with plaintiff keeping his vehicle. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $10,000.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held on Jan. 28, 1999, before the Hon. Enrique Romero, resutling in no settlement.

Deliberation

7½ hours

Poll

12-0 (general verdict)

Length

three days


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