Consumer Protection Law,
Civil Procedure
Aug. 19, 2025
New lemon law rules fuel surge in lawsuits, spark criticism from attorneys
Despite reforms aimed at easing California's civil court backlog, filings under the state's lemon law are climbing to record levels, with critics warning that new procedures under Assembly Bill 1755 create a confusing two-tier system that weakens consumer protections.
Despite recent reforms aimed at reducing California courts' civil case backlog, changes to the state's so-called lemon law appear to be doing little to stem the tide of vehicle warranty filings. Plaintiffs' attorneys say the changes have instead created a two-tiered system that diminishes consumer rights.
Richard L. Stuhlbarg, a partner at Bowman and Brooke and leader of the firm's Warranty Practice Group who regularly defends vehicle manufacturers against warranty...
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