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Illinois Lemon Law Group Partners

Our law firm was formed by lawyers who are among the most qualified and successful lemon law lawyers that used to represent one of the Big 3 auto manufacturers since 1993, but now serve consumers in Lemon Law cases in Illinois area.

With lawyers who have experience practicing lemon law claims since 1993, we have successfully handled thousands of cases. Our Illinois lemon law lawyers have the unique resources of knowing how the automakers value their cases and how to get the most compensation for the consumer.

Illinois Lemon Law Lawyer Partner: Scott Kane

illinois-lemon-law-lawyerScott Kane is Of Counsel to the firm and handles the firm’s Illinois cases. Mr. Kane is the sole member of Kane Community Law, LLC and works as a lawyer in Chicago representing small businesses, individuals, and community organizations. His offices are located at 2864 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60618.

Mr. Kane received his law degree from Northwestern University, School of Law and graduated with two Bachelor of Arts Degrees in both Economic and Sociology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Prior to starting his practice of law, Mr. Kane enjoyed a career in anti-poverty non-profit work.

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Call now our Illinois Lemon Law Lawyers for a FREE CASE REVIEW to see if your case qualifies.

Our firm has helped clients get all of their money back, and the attorney fees paid for by the Manufacturer, NOT YOU. Call Toll-Free: 1-888-744-5099, or Fill Out “REQUEST A CALLBACK” form for your free case review.

How It Works

In most cases, we can represent you by phone. After your first consultation, your Illinois lemon law lawyer will outline all of the documentation required to proceed with your claim (service records, warranty, etc.). In circumstances where documentation is not accessible, we can help to obtain it from your dealer or manufacturer on your behalf. After that, we negotiate to get you the largest settlement possible.

Common Questions:

Can I continue to drive my car?

Yes, if your car is still safe to drive, you can continue to use your vehicle until your case is settled.

What do I get?

If your car is found to be a lemon, you can get a reimbursement or vehicle repurchased, including your down payment, trade in, monthly payments and taxes, – minus a small usage fee.

Do I pay Attorney Fees?

No. You never pay any fees if we don’t win. And if you qualify for the Lemon Law, the way most Lemon Law statutes work, the manufacturer may have to pay your attorney’s fees.

Why Choose Our Lemon Cars Lawyers?

Our lemon lawyers team have handled thousands of cases since 1993. We have to tools and knowledge to make sure your case is a successful one. If your car is not under the warranty, we will help you find the best legal solution to your automobile problem.

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Illinois Lemon Law

Illinois Compiled Statutes Annotated, Chapter 815 §§ 380.1 to 380.8
815.380.1
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act.
815.380.2 Definitions.
For the purposes of this Act, the following words have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section.

(a)
“Consumer” means an individual who purchases or leases for a period of at least one year a new vehicle from the seller for the purposes of transporting himself and others, as well as their personal property, for primarily personal, household or family purposes.

(b)
“Express warranty” has the same meaning, for the purposes of this Act, as it has for the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(c)
“New vehicle” means a passenger car, as defined in Section 1-157 of The Illinois Vehicle Code, a motor vehicle of the Second Division having a weight of under 8,000 pounds, as defined in Section 1-146 of that Code, and a recreational vehicle, except for a camping trailer or travel trailer that does not qualify under the definition of a used motor vehicle, as set forth in Section 1-216 of that Code.

(d)
“Nonconformity” refers to a new vehicle’s failure to conform to all express warranties applicable to such vehicle, which failure substantially impairs the use, market value or safety of that vehicle.

(e)
“Seller” means the manufacturer of a new vehicle, that manufacturer’s agent or distributor or that manufacturer’s authorized dealer. “Seller” also means, with respect to a new vehicle which is also a modified vehicle, as defined in Section 1-144.1 of The Illinois Vehicle Code, as now or hereafter amended, the person who modified the vehicle and that person’s agent or distributor or that person’s authorized dealer. “Seller” also means, with respect to leased new vehicles, the manufacturer, that manufacturer’s agent or distributor or that manufacturer’s dealer, who transfers the right to possession and use of goods under a lease.

(f)
“Statutory warranty period” means the period of one year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first after the date of the delivery of a new vehicle to the consumer who purchased or leased it.

(g)
“Lease cost” includes deposits, fees, taxes, down payments, periodic payments, and any other amount paid to a seller by a consumer in connection with the lease of a new vehicle.

815.380.3 Failure of vehicle to conform; remedies; presumptions.

(a)
If after a reasonable number of attempts the seller is unable to conform the new vehicle to any of its applicable express warranties, the manufacturer shall either provide the consumer with a new vehicle of like model line, if available, or otherwise a comparable motor vehicle as a replacement, or accept the return of the vehicle from the consumer and refund to the consumer the full purchase price or lease cost of the new vehicle, including all collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for consumer use of the vehicle. For purposes of this Section, “collateral charges” does not include taxes paid by the purchaser on the initial purchase of the new vehicle. The retailer who initially sold the vehicle may file a claim for credit for taxes paid pursuant to the terms of Sections 6, 6a, 6b, and 6c of the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act. Should the vehicle be converted, modified or altered in a way other than the manufacturer’s original design, the party which performed the conversion or modification shall be liable under the provisions of this Act, provided the part or parts causing the vehicle not to perform according to its warranty were altered or modified.

(b)
A presumption that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a new vehicle to its express warranties shall arise where, within the statutory warranty period,

(1) the same nonconformity has been subject to repair by the seller, its agents or authorized dealers during the statutory warranty period, 4 or more times, and such nonconformity continues to exist; or

(2) the vehicle has been out of service by reason of repair of nonconformities for a total of 30 or more business days during the statutory warranty period.

(c)
A reasonable allowance for consumer use of a vehicle is that amount directly attributable to the wear and tear incurred by the new vehicle as a result of its having been used prior to the first report of a nonconformity to the seller, and during any subsequent period in which it is not out of service by reason of repair.

(d)
The fact that a new vehicle’s failure to conform to an express warranty is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations is an affirmative defense to claims brought under this Act.

(e)
The statutory warranty period of a new vehicle shall be suspended for any period of time during which repair services are not available to the consumer because of a war, invasion or strike, or a fire, flood or other natural disaster.

(f)
Refunds made pursuant to this Act shall be made to the consumer, and lien holder if any exists, as their respective interests appear.

(g)
For the purposes of this Act, a manufacturer sells a new vehicle to a consumer when he provides that consumer with a replacement vehicle pursuant to subsection (a).

(h)
In no event shall the presumption herein provided apply against a manufacturer, his agent, distributor or dealer unless the manufacturer has received prior direct written notification from or on behalf of the consumer, and has an opportunity to correct the alleged defect.

815.380.4

(a)
The provisions of subsection (a) of Section 3 shall not apply unless the consumer has first resorted to an informal settlement procedure applicable to disputes to which that subsection would apply where

(1) The manufacturer of the new vehicle has established such a procedure;

(2) The procedure conforms:

(i) substantially with the provisions of Title 16, Code of Federal Regulation, Part 703, as from time to time amended, and

(ii) to the requirements of subsection (c); and

(3) The consumer has received from the seller adequate written notice of the existence of the procedure. Adequate written notice includes but is not limited to the incorporation of the informal dispute settlement procedure into the terms of the written warranty to which the vehicle does not conform.

(b)
If the consumer is dissatisfied with the decision reached in an informal dispute settlement procedure or the results of such a decision, he may bring a civil action to enforce his rights under subsection (a) of Section 3. The decision reached in the informal dispute settlement procedure is admissible in such a civil action. The period of limitations for a civil action to enforce a consumer’s rights or remedies under subsection (a) of Section 3 shall be extended for a period equal to the number of days the subject matter of the civil action was pending in the informal dispute settlement procedure.

(c)
A disclosure of the decision in an informal dispute settlement procedure shall include notice to the consumer of the provisions of subsection (b).

815.380.5

Persons electing to proceed and settle under this Act shall be barred from a separate cause of action under the Uniform Commercial Code.

815.380.6

Any action brought under this Act shall be commenced within eighteen months following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer.

815.380.7

The seller who sells a new vehicle to a consumer, shall, upon delivery of that vehicle to the consumer, provide the consumer with a written statement clearly and conspicuously setting forth in full detail the consumer’s rights under subsection (a) of Section 3, and the presumptions created by subsection (b) of that Section.

815.380.8

This Act shall apply to motor vehicles beginning with the model year following the effective date of this Act.

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