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Virginia Lemon Law Case Results

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 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 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. 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 Co.: 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.