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William and Barbara Ahlers v. Subaru of America, Inc.

Case Type:   Lemon Law / New Car Purchase
Case:   William and Barbara Ahlers v. Subaru of America, Inc.
Date:   April 10. 2019
Plaintiff Attorney(s):   Anthony T. Ballato, Esq., Massapequa, NY
Defendant Attorney(s):   Michael Guerriero, Senior Representative Customer / Retail Services
Facts:   On March 31, 2017, Consumers William Ahlers and Barbara Ahlers purchased a new 2017 Subaru Outback from Grand Prix Subaru, Hicksville, New York. The consumer’ brought the vehicle in for service alleging that the car would not start. The vehicle had to be towed in several times. At one point the lift gate opened on its own. The battery was replaced three times and the EMC had to be updated.
Injury:   Multiple attempts to fix the vehicle and over 52 days out of service.
Verdict:   After multiple attempts to fix the vehicle and over 52 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, Subaru of America, Inc. demanding that they repurchase the consumers 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 emails with Michael Guerriero, Senior Representative Customer / Retail Service for Subaru of America, Inc., the manufacturer agreed to settle the matter. The manufacturer agreed to repurchase the vehicle from the consumer for full value plus legal fees.

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