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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Sep. 22, 2011

Panel interprets warranty law in favor of consumers

Consumers scored a win over auto dealers and manufacturers as a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday interpreted a federal law governing warranties in favor of people buying or leasing cars.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Consumers scored a win over auto dealers and manufacturers as a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday interpreted a federal law governing warranties in favor of people buying or leasing cars.


The panel's 2-1 decisions in separate cases create a split with the 5th and 11th circuits that could lead to U.S. Supreme Court review. If they stand, the decisions would allow consumers who sue ...

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