Q: What are my rights as a consumer of a commercial dump trailer of a local manufacturer? Defective product bought 8/30/23

A: Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, commonly referred to as the "Lemon Law," consumers are afforded protections when they purchase goods, including vehicles, that turn out to be "lemons" or are defective. While the act primarily targets new vehicles, certain protections could apply to your situation, especially if there was an express warranty involved.

If the dump trailer is defective and cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer or seller may be required to replace the goods or refund the purchase price. Moreover, you might have claims under breach of contract, breach of express or implied warranties, or negligence.

While the manufacturer or seller might argue wear and tear or misuse, if the product is genuinely defective, they bear the responsibility. It is crucial to keep all documentation related to the purchase and repairs. Consider consulting with an attorney experienced in California consumer law to explore all available remedies. Lastly, California also provides for mediation and small claims court as potential venues for resolving such disputes.

A: You have a problem, you asked about your rights as a consumer.

Then you said the issue was with a commercial (BIZ) product.

IF you find a way to get over that hump, and they exist, then

the question becomes will a lawsuit be worth the time/expense?

Lawyers with my experience, for instance, typically command more

than $500.00 per hour, in fact I get $795.00 an hour.

The other fellow who posted here, Mr. Arrasmith, is fairly new to the BAR,

if memory serves? I think he may be one or two years in? I know for a while

his 'research' was via ChatGPT or similar AI type program. He may be an

affordable option for you?

Good luck with it.