Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

emotional stress,psychological damage

can my mom sue a car dealership for emotional stress and psychological damage that they caused her over a car she purchased there, not to mention money she spent on repairs, my mom got a lemom law attorrney and the attorney was able to obtain an out of court settlement, but can she sue for what i previously mentioned through a different attorney that specializes under a different type of laws other than lemon laws?


Asked on 1/08/09, 2:16 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan C. Becker Your Lawyer for Life.

Re: emotional stress,psychological damage

Most likely your Mom's settlement precluded any further claims on the matter, but if you are not sure you should have an attorney review the settlement.

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Answered on 1/08/09, 3:07 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: emotional stress,psychological damage

I agree with Mr. Becker. Even if your mother can still sue, she may not be able to recover for emotional distress. Most lemon-law cases involve claims for breach of contract and breach of warranty. Emotional distress damages are not available in such claims.

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Answered on 1/08/09, 3:19 pm


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