California Court of Appeal November 2, 1995, B094591 (Suman v. Superior Court)

Opinion

CROSKEY, Acting P. J .

This case presents the novel question of how a jury should be instructed regarding imposition of statutory civil penalty damages under California’s so-called “lemon law” enacted to protect consumers against a manufacturer’s failure to honor warranty obligations. Civil penalties are authorized for both willful and nonwillful misconduct.