Lemon Laws can be confusing—read our 101 guide for clarity or call a Southfield lemon law lawyer at (248) 540-9270 to discuss your case and get the help you need.If the manufacturer has an “alternative dispute resolution mechanism” (ADR) that meets Federal Magnuson-Moss guidelines (see discussion, infra), the buyer must first resort to that mechanism before filing suit in order to protect his or her right to recover costs and attorney fees. MCLA 257.1405. The result of the ADR is binding only on the manufacturer and not on the consumer. Thus, if the ADR does not result in appropriate relief (which it rarely does), the consumer is free to pursue his or her claim in court. It should be noted that the Lemon law does not supersede other remedies afforded under state or federal law. MCLA 257.1404. It is often productive to file a motion for summary disposition pursuant to Ayer v Ford, supra, shortly after filing suit. Even if the motion is lost, this will force the defendant to put its best
