Replacing a Vehicle (Lemon) in California
By Norman Taylor & Associates
May 9, 2017
Lemon Law
In California, consumers who purchase or lease vehicles have certain rights when it comes to these large purchases. Essentially, manufacturers are expected to provide safe, good quality products to the public. If a consumer purchases a vehicle (with a manufacturer’s warranty) that turns out to be a “lemon,” the manufacturer is legally required to correct...read more
Read More2017 List of California Super Lawyers® Includes Attorney Norman Taylor
By Norman Taylor & Associates
April 24, 2017
News
We have exciting news at Norman Taylor & Associations. Our founder, Attorney Norman Taylor, has been selected to the 2017 California Super Lawyers® list. This marks his second consecutive year being chosen among this prestigious group, having also been selected in 2016. Legal professionals and potential legal clients across the country turn to Super Lawyers® for honest...read more
Read MoreThe 10 Least Reliable Cars of 2016
By Norman Taylor & Associates
January 18, 2017
News
Nobody wants to wind up with a lemon when buying a new car. This means significant market research is important, and many people turn to the popular Consumer Reports magazine for trustworthy advice on everything from drive quality to reliability when it comes to new cars on the market. Consumer Reports reviews nearly every car on the market for...read more
Read MoreAre High-Performance Cars More Lemon-Prone?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
November 17, 2016
Lemon Law
Automotive technology is improving at a rapid pace. It seems like engineers come up with a new idea that improves the experience of driving from a performance, comfort, or luxury perspective. These changes are necessary to remain competitive in this ludicrous market, and while many of these ideas have made cars better now than they...read more
Read MoreMore Nursing Home Lawsuits Can Now Go to Trial
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 5, 2016
News
Late last month, officials announced the end of a prevalent legal strategy that allowed nursing home facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to resolve all lawsuits against them in private arbitration. Now, elder abuse and neglect victims and their families can have their claims against a nursing facility addressed and resolved publicly in a...read more
Read MoreGM Announces Recall of 4 Million Cars
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 13, 2016
Recalls
General Motors announced this month that it will recall 4.3 million cars with apparent seat belt and airbag defects. The worldwide recall comes in the wake of one death, though the company has not released details of the incident. As the NY Daily News reports, the automaker has admitted that defect is a software glitch present in...read more
Read MoreStaying Connected with Norman Taylor & Associates
By Norman Taylor & Associates
April 4, 2016
Uncategorized
When it comes to lemon law, the attorneys at Norman Taylor & Associates wrote the book. Literally. Attorney Norman Taylor has had his hand in two separate publications regarding lemon law. He co-authored Lemon Law: A Manual for Consumers in 1991 and then wrote Lemon Law: The Standard Reference Guide in 2005. His work in and out of the courtroom is...read more
Read MoreNorman Taylor & Associates is proud to announce that Norman F. Taylor has been selected for inclusion in 2016 Super Lawyers
By Norman Taylor & Associates
January 20, 2016
News
Norman Taylor & Associates is proud to announce that Norman F. Taylor has been selected for inclusion in the 2016 California Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers has emerged as one of the most trusted and respected recognitions in the legal industry. Every year, Super Lawyers releases its lists of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have...read more
Read MoreConsumer Reports Sheds Light on Oil Consumption
By Norman Taylor & Associates
August 12, 2015
Uncategorized
Is it acceptable for a car owner to have to “top off” their vehicle with up to a quart of extra oil every month in between recommended oil changes? As Consumer Reports examines in their recent piece “Excessive oil consumption isn’t normal,” that question is becoming contentious between some consumers and their automakers. In a survey that...read more
Read MoreWired’s “Jeep Hack” Report Leads to Chrysler Recall
By Norman Taylor & Associates
August 7, 2015
Recalls
Last month, Chrysler officially announced a recall of 1.4 million of its vehicles following an investigative report published by the technology magazine Wired. In Wired‘s “Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway—With Me in It,” researchers proved that it was possible to remotely affect a Chrysler dashboard computer and effectively shut down the vehicle while it...read more
Read MoreRental Companies May Soon Be Punished For Unsafe Cars
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Did you know that there is currently no federal law in place that requires a rental company to inform a driver that the car they are renting is under a safety recall? On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, the United States Senate is examining legislation that would change this. This is the direct result of the airbag recall from...read more
Read MoreCalifornia Auto Recall Bill Tabled Due to Opposition
By Norman Taylor & Associates
June 23, 2015
News
The author of a bill that would have required used auto dealers to reform the way they sell recalled vehicles was suddenly pulled on Friday, June 12, thanks to overwhelming opposition from rental car companies and consumer groups. Although the bill had recently passed through the Assembly with a unanimous 76-0 vote, Assemblyman Rich Gordon...read more
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