The following Lemon Law cases are some recent settlements that John Cole Gayle, Jr. has obtained. The names of our clients have been withheld due to privacy laws.

- John Doe v. Motorcycle Manufacturer: Plaintiff’s 2005 motorcycle has chrome popping off all over. Also having trouble shifting the gears up or down. The horn stopped working.

     In January 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Chrysler: Plaintiffs’ 2005 Dodge Dakota shakes when braking. The air bag light keeps coming on.

     In February 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Volkswagen: Plaintiffs’ 2005 Volkswagen  Beetle has water leaks. The ESP light comes on and stay on.

      In February 2007, the defendant agreed to replace the vehicle with a new 2007 Beetle with the same optional content as the plaintiffs’ original vehicle, with a small contribution from the plaintiffs for the upgrade. Volkswagen also paid attorney’s fees.

- Jane Doe v. General Motors: Plaintiff’s 2006 Pontiac has a leaking trunk. The roof also makes a noise while driving. The power steering failed twice while driving.

      In February 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Major Manufacturer: Plaintiffs’ 2004 sedan has an oil leak and a cracked throttle body. There is also a high pitch noise coming from the vehicle at acceleration.

     In May 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- Jane Doe and Jane Doe v. Chrysler: Plaintiffs’ 2005 Dodge Neon will not start. There is a strong gas smell. The vehicle has a high idle. Electrical devices are not working. The battery has failed. 

     In May 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- Jane Doe v. Chrysler: Plaintiff’s 2005 Jeep has a key-less entry that does not always work. The check engine light comes on. The engine surges from 35-70 MPH. Loss of power when driving 35-50 MPH. There is a surge/shudder when driving at higher speeds.

     In June 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Ford Motor Company: Plaintiff’s 2005 Ford Expedition left front wheel keeps trying to put itself in 4X4 going down interstate at high speeds. Low tire pressure light coming on and saying that there is a fault.

     In June 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Major Manufacturer: Plaintiff’s 2005 vehicle has problems disengaging the cruise control when applying pressure to the brakes. The airbag restraints have been worked on during four trips to the service department.

     In July 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. Ford Motor Company: Plaintiff’s 2006 Ford F250 Truck has a severe vibration while driving.

     In August 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. Swift Motorcycle Company: Plaintiff’s 2004 Swift Motorcycle keeps stalling. There is also a loud bang in the engine or the transmission.

     In August 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. Ford Motor Company: Plaintiff’s 2005 F-150 has a problem with the transmission slipping in and out of gear. Plaintiff also hears a loud clunking noise.

     In October 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. General Motors Company: Plaintiff’s 2006 Pontiac G6 has a leak in the sunroof. The sunroof panels make a loud knocking sound when going over even small bumps. The gas gage will suddenly drop.

     In November 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- Jane Doe v. Ford Motor Company: Plaintiff’s 2006 Range Rover has suspension problems. The vehicle completely lost all power while driving.

     In December 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. General Motors Company: Plaintiffs’ 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has a rear view mirror panel not working. The service engine light and TC light keeps coming on.

     In December 2007, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. Ford Motor Company: Plaintiff’s 2006 F-350 Ford truck has a belt that squeals from the front of the engine and there is a grinding noise. The transmission light comes on and the truck keeps jerking. The transmission and clutch slip causing the truck to run rough.

     In January 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Chrysler: Plaintiffs’ 2006 Chrysler 300 smells of exhaust fumes. The Check Engine lights come on and off. While running the air conditioner and idling, the engine almost shuts off completely.

      In February 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. General Motors Corporation: Plaintiffs’ 2006 Chevy Equinox has heating and air conditioning problems. The rear end makes a thumping noise at low speeds. They are also having transmission problems.

     In March 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. General Motors Corporation: Plaintiffs’ 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Z-71 will shimmy and vibrate at all speeds.

     In March 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- Jane Doe v. General Motors Corporation: Plaintiff’s 2005 Chevrolet Uplander has a defective rear passenger side door. The door opens while driving.

     In March 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Major Manufacturer: Plaintiffs’ 2007 vehicle has a sliding door that has problems opening and closing. The vehicle also rattles at the rear hatch and the sliding door. The vehicle won’t always start.

     In March 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. General Motors Corporation: Plaintiffs’ 2005 Buick Terraza has doors that won’t always open. It is intermittently hard to start. The is a vibration problem and a humming and whining noise.

     In April 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Chrysler LLC: Plaintiffs’ 2005 Grand Caravan SE makes a singing and grinding noise. There is a ticking sound in the engine. The brakes also make a grinding noise as well.

     In June 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. Chrysler LLC: Plaintiff’s 2006 Jeep Wrangler check engine light comes on and stays on. This results in a loss of power.

     In July 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John and Jane Doe v. Chrysler LLC: Plaintiffs’ 2007 Dodge Ram makes a cracking noise from the front end. The check engine lights keeps coming on. The transmission will jump out of reverse and the vehicle will move forward.

     In July 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. General Motors Corporation: 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The current nonconformities are the engine overheats; there is a severe vibration in the vehicle; there is a severe vibration when braking; the brakes chatter and grab; braking at all speeds is problematic - at low speeds there is a moderate shudder and pedal undulation during light braking, and at higher speeds there is a severe shudder and pedal undulation which is felt throughout the vehicle; a bad bearing has ruined tires; there is a roaring noise when driving; the air conditioning/heat system is defective; the vehicle is difficult to steer; and the rear speakers are inoperative.

     In October 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. Chrysler LLC: 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The current nonconformities are the passenger and driver’s side mirrors are defective resulting in the mirrors resetting to dangerous positions (serious safety defect); there is a significant leak in the power transfer unit; the reverse warning system is defective (serious safety defect); the throttle body accelerator pedal sticks (causing hesitation) and then lurches forward (serious safety defect); there are numerous interior and exterior trim problems, the shifter bezel moves when shifting into gear, and other nonconformities which have not been cured despite repair attempts by an authorized Chrysler dealership. There is a pattern of systemic faults on critical components in the vehicle.

     In October 2008, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe and Jane Doe v. Major Manufacturer: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiffs’ 2006 vehicle are there is a grinding creaking noise from the clutch and a whining noise when releasing the clutch; the vehicle clangs on acceleration just after moving forward or reverse; there is a vibration when braking; the steering wheel makes abnormal sounds when turning; there is a severe vibration in the drivetrain and suspension from 60 or greater mph; there is paint scarring on the hood and headlight lens, there is a squeaking and creaking noise coming from the left side A-Pillar and the right side B-Pillar; the manual transmission gear shifter has popped out of gear on several occasions; the driver’s seat makes a pop sound in the lumbar support area; and the front window motor makes a loud noise when being put down.

     In December 2008, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

- John Doe v. Major Manufacturer: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiff’s 2007 vehicle are the vehicle has failed to start on several occasions; the vehicle has stalled while about to merge into traffic (serious safety issue); the service tire pressure system light has illuminated on several occasions; and the express up on the passenger window is defective, and other nonconformities which have not been cured despite repair attempts by an authorized dealership. The Plaintiff feels unsafe in the vehicle and no longer drives it.

      In January 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

- John Doe v. Chrysler LLC: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiff’s 2008 Jeep Liberty are there is a demonstrative, disturbing, high frequency (estimated 100 times per minute) shudder that is evident from over 35 mph into interstate speeds; there is a rumbling noise in the vehicle and a vibration felt in the steering wheel; shifting is difficult, the driver’s front door is hard to close, there is a water leak in the vehicle; and there is gear whine upon acceleration. These nonconformities have not been cured despite several repair attempts by Chrysler’s dealers.

     In February 2009, the defendant agreed to repurchase the vehicle for the full purchase price plus all collateral charges, and to pay attorney’s fees associated with the vehicle and/or the lawsuit.

- John Doe v. Major Manufacturer: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiff’s 2007 vehicle are the transmission shimmies, shudders on upgrades, and does not shift properly; the vehicle has poor acceleration and lags gears during higher speeds; the steering wheel is off center and wanders to the left or right since repair; the vehicle lugs or lurches forward; there is a severe vibration while operating; and there is a transmission fluid leak. In addition the vehicle’s heat shields were bent during repair and there is paint on the antenna from hitting the roof of the dealership when place on its shop lift. The mufflers are now crooked from attempted repairs by the dealership. These nonconformities have not been cured despite several repair attempts by authorized dealers.

     In March 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

- Jane Doe v. Major Manufacturer: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiff’s 2007 vehicle are: the rear of the vehicle groans when on an uneven surface, the front of the vehicle produces a loud clicking noise when the front wheels are turned in either direction; the vehicle is slow to accelerate when first started; the driver’s window auto is inoperable at times; the transmission is not shifting properly and has a harsh downshift, especially when coming to a stop; and the hood lid is out of alignment. These nonconformities have not been cured despite several repair attempts by authorized dealers.

     In March 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

- John Doe v. Major Manufacturer: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiff’s 2008 vehicle are: the accelerator pedal sticks and the vehicle accelerates on its own (serious safety defect) which was diagnosed as a throttle malfunction and the Plaintiff was told by the dealership that it was repaired and safe to drive - this was not the case as the same problem happened again, again putting the Plaintiff in extreme danger. These nonconformities have not been cured despite several repair attempts by authorized dealers.

     In April 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

- John Doe v. Major Manufacturer: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiff’s 2008 vehicle are: there is a severe vibration felt through the seat into the steering wheel; the steering wheel jitters and does not feel stable (safety issue), these problems still exist despite the tires being changed twice, the wheels exchanged, the front hubs changed, and the steering rack changed. Also, the warning lights flash on the dash: battery discharge and check engine; there is wind noise from the sunroof, there is a loud ticking from the engine, and the vehicle does not handle well going into or coming out of turns. These nonconformities have not been cured despite several repair attempts by an authorized dealer.

     In July 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

-  John doe V. Major Manufacturer: The current nonconformities on the Plaintiff’s 2007 vehicle are: the air bag light is illuminated; the hazard lights are inoperable; there is a significant rattle in the dashboard and an intermittent loud whistle from the dashboard area at highway speeds; and the roof rack cover is dismantling and falls off in travel. These nonconformities have not been cured despite several repair attempts by authorized dealers.

     In May 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

-  John Doe v. Major Manufacturer: Plaintiff’s 2007 vehicle has electrical problems, water leaks on the passenger-side front floor board, and there is a wind noise coming from the windows.

     In September 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

-   Jane Doe v. Major Manufacturer: Plaintiff’s 2007 vehicle has poor fuel economy, air blows through the vents when the AC is off, the speedometer is not calibrated correctly, there is a vibration when braking which is coming from the tires, it hesitates going up hills, there is a clicking noise in left front wheel, and the fuel gauges bounce back and forth.

In September 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

-     Jane Doe v. Major Manufacturer: Plaintiff’s 2007 vehicle has water leaking from convertible top after it rains; top is leaking on the drivers side when turning the vehicle; side window, where it meets the mirror, is leaking; and, water is leaking from the roof near windshield as well as from passenger side.

    In September 2009, the matter was resolved by a cash payment with the agreement of all parties.  The terms of the settlement are confidential.