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David Casamento and Andrew Berends v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Settlement:   Consumer received a check in the amount of $10,823.75 and legal fees in the amount of $1,500.00 and the full balance of the loan was paid off (total approximately $67,523.81). Sales tax to be fully refunded by New York State.
Case Type:   Lemon Law / New Car Purchase
Case:   David Casamento and Andrew Berends v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Date:   February 7, 2019
Plaintiff Attorney(s):   Anthony T. Ballato, Esq., Massapequa, NY
Defendant Attorney(s):   Jose Bracero, Consumer Affairs Specialist, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Facts:   On May 30, 2018, Consumers David Casamento and Andrew Berends purchased a new 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar from Land Rover Huntington, New York. The consumer’s brought the vehicle in for service several times alleging that the Sirius radio cuts in and out, handle cover was loose, the infotainment system crashes continuously, the two screen were crashing and that the two screens blackout and do not respond. The consumer’s also alleged that the steering wheel was not operating correctly. It would not go in, out, up or down. The system had to be replaced and updated.
Injury:   Multiple attempts to fix the vehicle and over 91 days out of service.
Verdict:   After multiple attempts to fix the vehicle and over 91 days out of service, the consumer’s hired Anthony T. Ballato, Esq. of Massapequa, New York to represent them. Mr. Ballato sent a demand letter to the manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC demanding that they repurchase the consumer’s vehicle pursuant to Notice Pursuant to New Car Lemon Law; New York General Business Law Article 11-A, Sections 198-A, Et Seq.; Notice of Revocation of Acceptance and Demand for Rescission Uniform Commercial Code Article 2; Claims Under Manufacturer’s Warranties and Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act; and Demand for all Sales, Financing and Service Documents. After several phone calls and e-mails with Jose Bracero, of Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, the manufacturer agreed to settle the matter. The manufacturer agreed to repurchase the vehicle from the consumer. The consumer received a check in the amount of $10,823.75 and legal fees in the amount of $1,500.00 and the full balance of the loan was paid off (total approximately $67,523.81). Sales tax to be fully refunded by New York State.

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