Litigation & Arbitration,
California Supreme Court
Apr. 8, 2025
State Supreme Court to decide if Ford can force arbitration in lemon law disputes
The state Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a closely watched case that could determine whether auto manufacturers like Ford can compel arbitration in lemon law disputes--despite not signing the buyer's sales contract.
If your new car is defective, California's lemon law requires the manufacturer to repair it, replace it or pay you back. But if you sue over the problem, can the automaker force you to arbitrate your claim?
That's the question facing the state Supreme Court on Tuesday at an oral argument session in Los Angeles.
At a time when the rising cost of vehicles and the much-disputed mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer contracts are hot topics, the case has attracted...
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