How Do I File a Lemon Law Claim in Illinois?

Before you can file a Lemon Law claim, you must first provide the manufacturer with a reasonable number of attempts to repair the vehicle. Under the Illinois Lemon Law, that translates to four repair attempts OR a total of 30 days out of service for any number of repairs. But under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a single repair attempt will suffice in some cases.
If the defect remains after these repair attempts, you have a lemon and should consult an experienced Lemon Law lawyer if you haven’t already. Lemon Law statutes generally include fee-shifting clauses that force the manufacturer to cover your attorneys’ fees when you win your case. And since we here at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. only charge for our services when our clients prevail, there’s no reason to fight a Lemon Law case on your own.
Your lawyer will help you gather the necessary documents and attempt to resolve your case directly with the car company. Because before you can file a Lemon Law claim in Illinois, you must exhaust your options within the manufacturer’s informal dispute resolution procedure, which basically amounts to an arbitration panel.
The panel will review your case and issue a decision regarding the compensation you’re owed. After the panel rules on your case, you may file a Lemon Law claim in court. However, the panel will often rule in your favor, making it unnecessary to pursue the matter further. But if you’re not satisfied with the outcome of arbitration, filing suit is the next step.
Even when it’s necessary to take legal action, it’s unlikely your case will make it to trial. In fact, fewer than more than 99% of our cases settle before getting that far. So, if you think you have a lemon, contact us today for a free case review so that we can help you collect the compensation you deserve.