The landmark case “Ochoa v. Ford Motor Company” was adjudicated by the California Court of Appeal, case number B312261, with a decision rendered on April 4, 2023. This case centered around multiple plaintiffs who purchased Ford vehicles, specifically Ford Focus and Fiesta models with DPS6 “PowerShift” transmissions, which were later found to have been defective....Read More

In a landmark decision, the California Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of Mark Kielar, who challenged the superior court’s decision to compel arbitration of his claims against Hyundai Motor America. This ruling, significant for both legal professionals and consumers, sets a precedent that may impact future arbitration disputes involving non-signatory manufacturers. Summary of...Read More

In a landmark decision that underscores the importance of consumer rights and legal advocacy, the California Court of Appeal recently issued a ruling in the case of Dhital v. Nissan North America, Inc. This case, which has significant implications for both legal professionals and consumers dealing with defective vehicles (commonly referred to as “lemons”), was...Read More

Case Background: In October 2016, Niedemeier filed a lawsuit against FCA US LLC due to persistent and unresolved issues with her vehicle. The legal claims included breach of express and implied warranty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, fraudulent inducement and concealment, and negligent repair. The vehicle, which had been presented for repair 16 times...Read More

In a recent landmark decision, the California Court of Appeal for the Second District held in favor of plaintiffs Brandi Stiles and Abel Gorgita against Kia Motors America, Inc., reinforcing critical consumer protections under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (commonly known as the “Lemon Law”). This case highlights the significant legal implications for both consumers...Read More

Knight Law Group has been on the forefront of advocating for consumers both in the trial courts, and in the Court of Appeals when the trial courts get it wrong. For years, auto manufacturers have attempted to keep consumer’s lemon law claims out of public scrutiny by compelling lawsuits into private arbitration even though the...Read More

In an important move to protect the lemon law rights of consumers in California, the California Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of our client in Niedermeier v. FCA, striking down an Appeals Court ruling that would have allowed FCA to use trade-in credits as a deduction on the $98,961.08 award that we won for...Read More