Lemon Law Attorneys · Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral, FL
Lemon Law Attorneys

Pursue a Refund, Replacement Car, or Cash Settlement
— no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.

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No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you 97%^* Resolution Rate Fully remote, from first call to resolution

Your Florida lemon law attorney

Admitted in Florida, 1997 · The Florida Bar No. 112240

Ron Kaniuk is our Florida managing partner. Admitted in Florida in 1997, Florida Bar No. 112240, with a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1996. Florida runs on a hard clock. The manufacturer gets one final repair attempt after written notice, and when you prevail it pays your attorney fees under Fla. Stat. §681.112.

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Join 1,500+ drivers who brought a claim with us.^‡ No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.

Quick Eligibility Check

Is Your Car a Lemon?

✓ Recurring defect not fixed after 3+ repair attempts?
✓ Vehicle in the shop for 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles)?
✓ Still under the original manufacturer’s warranty?
✓ Defect affects safety, value, or normal use?

If you answered yes to any of these, you may have a lemon law claim. Our attorneys will evaluate your case at no charge.

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Cape Coral Lemon Law

Cape Coral Lemon Law Basics

Cape Coral drivers file under Florida's statute, Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118. If the dealer can't fix a warranty defect after 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice, or the car sits in the shop for 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles), you can ask for a refund, a replacement or a cash payment. The manufacturer can also be ordered to pay your attorney's fees. Statute text, filing deadlines and how used cars are treated are on our Florida Lemon Law Attorneys page.

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Step by Step

How a Cape Coral Lemon Law Claim Works

From first contact to final settlement — here's exactly what happens when you work with Easy Lemon in Cape Coral.

Document Your Repairs

Save every repair order from your Cape Coral dealership. Under FL lemon law, written proof of repair attempts is required.

Free Case Evaluation

We review your repair history and determine if your vehicle qualifies under Florida's statute. No obligation. No attorney's fees unless we recover for you.

We File the Claim

Our attorneys handle all paperwork, including the mandatory manufacturer notification required by FL law.

You Get Compensated

Receive your refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement. No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.

Why Easy Lemon

Why Choose Easy Lemon for Your Cape Coral Lemon Law Claim?

Our Cape Coral lemon law attorneys hold automakers accountable when they sell defective cars. We file your claim and push for your refund or replacement — you don't lift a finger.

No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you
100% remote — handle everything from home, no office visits
Licensed attorneys serving all of Florida

Real Settlements

Our Lemon Law Results Across Florida

Results shown are statewide Florida results, not specific to Cape Coral. Every case is different; prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Easy Lemon has handled 1,500+ lemon law matters nationwide^‡, recovering over $30 million^** for clients nationwide.

Vehicle	Year	Settlement	Defect	Repairs	Outcome
Audi Rs E Tron Gt	2024	$140,242	Multiple defects	—	Settlement
Bmw X6	2024	$120,514	a recurring defect	—	Settlement
Bmw 750E	2025	$119,218	electrical/ technology	—	Settlement
Bmw X5	2025	$111,200	brake/ steering/ suspension	—	Settlement
Mercedes Benz Truck Glc300	2024	$103,592	electrical/ technology	—	Settlement

*Results vary. Prior outcomes do not predict future success. Amounts shown are actual case resolutions. Easy Lemon® by Rockpoint Law P.C.

Florida Track Record

Easy Lemon By the Numbers

1,500+

Clients Helped Nationwide^‡

$30M+

Total Recovered

Top Vehicle Makes

Chevy

Ford

Ram

Dodge

Jeep

GMC

Cadillac

Most Common Defects in Florida

🔧 Engine/ Transmission

⚡ Electrical/ Technology

🛞 Brake/ Steering/ Suspension

Real Results

A Real Florida Lemon Law Case

A client's 2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt was taken to the dealer 3 times for multiple defects issues. Despite repeated repair attempts, the problems persisted. Easy Lemon took the case and secured a $140,242 Settlement resolution.

Vehicle

2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt

Repair Attempts

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Settlement Secured

$140,242

Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118

Is Your Cape Coral Car a Lemon? Florida's 3-Step Test

Does the Defect Substantially Impair Use, Value, or Safety?

The defect must materially affect how you drive, how much your vehicle is worth, or how safe it is to operate. In Cape Coral, common qualifying defects include:

⚠️AC SYSTEM FAILURE from 10-month cooling demands in Southwest Florida's subtropical heat while sitting in Cape Coral Bridge backups
⚠️ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION from tropical downpours flooding low-lying canal-front streets and saturating underbody wiring in Cape Coral
⚠️PAINT DETERIORATION from intense UV radiation and salt air from the Gulf of Mexico degrading finishes on vehicles parked outdoors
⚠️ENGINE OVERHEATING from idling in bridge traffic on the Cape Coral and Midpoint bridges during 95°F+ summer afternoons

Have You Met the Repair Attempt Threshold?

Florida's Lemon Law triggers when any of these conditions are met, so long as you bring your claim within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period:

3️⃣ 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice at an authorized dealership

📅 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles) out of service for any combination of defects

Did It Happen Within the Rights Period?

The clock starts on the day you take delivery of your vehicle — not when you first report the defect, not when you file a complaint. Under Florida law, a claim must generally be brought within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period. If you're still within that window, or if your defect first appeared within the window and persists, you almost certainly qualify.

When in doubt, call. The consultation is always free. 📞 (855) 435-3666

Even if you're outside the eligibility window, contact us. Our team may still be able to assist.

Cape Coral Driving Environment

Cape Coral Driving Conditions & Why Defects Emerge Here

Cape Coral's coastal location creates a uniquely challenging environment for motor vehicles. Salt air, humidity, and bridge crossings all contribute to accelerated wear and defects.

🗺️ Local Driving Demands

Cape Coral drivers navigate demanding corridors including US-41, Cape Coral Parkway, Veterans Memorial Parkway, and Pine Island Road daily. Higher mileage from daily commuting influences the usage offset in lemon law claims. The earlier you report defects, the lower your offset — and the stronger your case.

🌉 The Bridge Factor

The major bridge and highway infrastructure including the Cape Coral Bridge and Midpoint Memorial Bridge over the Caloosahatchee River create load profiles that expose transmission hesitation and engine defects flat-road driving conceals. Clients report vehicles that "drive fine on flat roads" but exhibit problems under load.

🌊 Coastal & Salt Air Exposure

Cape Coral's coastal location exposes vehicles to salt-laden air and humidity year-round. Salt corrosion attacks electrical connectors invisibly, causing intermittent faults that dealers can't "duplicate." Our attorneys document these coastal damage patterns.

🌡️ Climate Stress on Vehicles

Cape Coral's seasonal temperature range — from summer highs to winter lows — creates thermal cycling that stresses HVAC, cooling, and electrical systems over time. Florida's Lemon Law recognizes these climate-related failures as a substantial impairment.

🚗 Heavy Commuter Traffic

Cape Coral's major traffic corridors including US-41, Cape Coral Parkway, Veterans Memorial Parkway, and Pine Island Road create heavy stop-and-go conditions that stress transmission fluid temperatures, cooling systems, and hybrid/EV battery management. These could qualify as lemon law defects.

Defect Categories

Common Vehicle Defects We Handle in Cape Coral

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A/C & HVAC Failures

Compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, blend door actuator malfunctions, evaporator core failures. When HVAC fails in Cape Coral's climate extremes, it affects safety and health — not just comfort.

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Electrical System Defects

Salt air corrodes connectors, BCM programming, infotainment systems, and ADAS sensors. Intermittent warning lights and unexpected resets are classic salt-induced corrosion symptoms in coastal areas like Cape Coral.

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Transmission Problems

Hesitation on upshifts, hard downshifts, torque converter shudder, slipping between gears. Bridge climbs and Cape Coral Parkway merging expose these defects.

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Engine & Cooling Failures

Thermostat failures, water pump leaks, head gasket issues, turbocharger failures. Ford F-150 cooling issues are among our most common Cape Coral cases.

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Brake System Defects

Unexpected pedal behavior, premature rotor warping, brake noise, ABS failures. Safety-related defects are among the strongest lemon law claims we build.

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ADAS Malfunctions

Lane departure, emergency braking, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring — software and sensor defects that compromise safety. Among the strongest claims we build.

Browse by Vehicle Brand

Filing in Florida for One of These Brands?

Brand-specific Florida Lemon Law playbooks — statute citations, recall coverage, manufacturer notice procedure, and defect patterns most common in Florida operating conditions.

Chevrolet

Silverado · Tahoe · Suburban · Equinox · Bolt EV

Jeep

Wrangler · Grand Cherokee · Wagoneer · Gladiator

Ram

Ram 1500 · 2500 · 3500 · ProMaster · TRX

Dodge

Charger · Challenger · Durango · Hornet · Daytona EV

Volkswagen

Atlas · Tiguan · Taos · ID.4 · Jetta · ID. Buzz

Know Their Playbook

Manufacturer Defenses — And How We Counter Them

Manufacturers have a playbook. They deploy the same defenses in thousands of cases. Our attorneys know every move before it's made.

"We Can't Duplicate the Condition"

The most common response to intermittent electrical defects.

✅ Our counter: Florida law does not require constant manifestation. We document patterns with dates, conditions, and onboard driving data.

"Normal Characteristic of the Vehicle"

They claim the noise, vibration, or behavior is within normal operating parameters.

✅ Our counter: We obtain Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) issued by the manufacturer — demonstrating they acknowledged the problem exists.

"Customer-Induced Damage"

They argue the damage resulted from improper use or aftermarket mods.

✅ Our counter: We document full service history, establish normal operation, and challenge the evidentiary basis for any damage attribution.

"Warranty Exclusion"

They try to characterize the defect as excluded from warranty coverage.

✅ Our counter: Florida's Lemon Law rights exist independent of warranty coverage. A defect within the coverage period is subject to Lemon Law regardless.

The Low-Ball Settlement Offer

Initial offers are frequently a fraction of a claim's true value. Manufacturers routinely open low to close cheap.

✅ Our counter: We reject insufficient offers, document damages fully, and negotiate from a position backed by our 97%^* resolution rate and willingness to litigate.

Your Team

Meet Your Florida Team

Ron Kaniuk, Esq. — Florida Managing Partner

Admitted in Florida, 1997 · The Florida Bar No. 112240

Florida-licensed attorney, admitted to The Florida Bar in 1997. Handles Florida lemon law matters for Easy Lemon clients. J.D., St. John’s University School of Law.

Steven Nassi, Esq. — Founder & Managing Partner

AV Preeminent Rating (Martindale-Hubbell) | Admitted in NY (Bar #4263489), PA, and NJ | Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2014–2018 (Thomson Reuters)

Founded Easy Lemon on the principle that consumers deserve aggressive, expert representation at no upfront cost. B.A. from SUNY Binghamton with distinction, J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Supervising Editor, Cardozo Law Review. Published in Law360, Lexology, and Risk Management Magazine.

Natalie Nassi, Esq. — Partner

Consumer Advocacy Attorney | NY Bar #4093167

B.A. Magna Cum Laude from Barnard College, Columbia University. J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Analytically rigorous and fiercely client-centered approach to consumer rights.

Liam Jones, Esq. — Attorney

NY Bar #5027784 | Multi-Statute Consumer Law

Concentrates his practice in lemon law, Florida Lemon Law — Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and consumer fraud — multi-statute expertise that matters when Florida law intersects federal warranty protections.

Attorney admissions are as listed for each attorney above. Florida matters are handled by Ron Kaniuk, Esq., The Florida Bar No. 112240.

Service Area

Serving Cape Coral & Surrounding Florida Communities

📍 Cape Coral Neighborhoods

Pelican, Coral Oaks, Caloosahatchee, Yacht Club, Burnt Store

🏖️ Lee County

Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Pine Island, Sanibel

Your Rights Under FL Law

What The Manufacturer Owes You

If your Cape Coral vehicle qualifies under FL law, the manufacturer is legally required to compensate you in one of three ways:

Refund

Recover your purchase price including taxes, registration fees, and finance charges, subject to any offset for vehicle use under state law.

Replacement Vehicle

A brand-new comparable replacement vehicle at no additional cost to you.

Cash Settlement

A cash payout for the diminished value caused by the defects in your vehicle.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Our team serving Cape Coral, Florida and all surrounding areas.

Steven Nassi

Managing Partner

Natalie Nassi

Partner

Liam Jones

Attorney

Ron Kaniuk

Florida Managing Partner

Aaron Waldo

Attorney

Novaj Javidzad

Chief Strategy Officer

Jeremiah Goldberg

Head of HR

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about filing a lemon law claim in Cape Coral, Florida.

PROCESS & TIMELINE

Timelines for Cape Coral drivers vary by manufacturer and by claim. Under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, your vehicle must have had 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice or been out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles). Once those thresholds are met and you contact us, the attorneys at Easy Lemon work to resolve your case as quickly as possible. Note: you must file within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period, so don't delay.

Gather all repair orders from your Cape Coral dealership — under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, documented repair attempts are essential. Then contact Easy Lemon for a free case evaluation. We handle all paperwork, manufacturer notices, and negotiations. Note: you must file within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period, so don't delay.

Most of the lemon law cases we handle for Cape Coral drivers settle without going to court. We negotiate directly with the manufacturer on your behalf. Florida may require you to go through the manufacturer's arbitration program before filing a lawsuit. In rare cases requiring litigation, our attorneys handle it completely.

Yes. Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 covers financed and leased vehicles during the original warranty period.

ELIGIBILITY

Under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, your car may qualify if it has a substantial defect covered by warranty that the dealer can't fix after 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice, or if it's been in the shop for 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles). The statute covers: New or demonstrator motor vehicles purchased or leased in Florida, primarily for personal, family, or household use.

Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 covers a nonconformity: a defect that substantially impairs the use, market value or safety of the vehicle and that survives 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice, or keeps the car out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles). It applies to new or demonstrator motor vehicles purchased or leased in Florida, primarily for personal, family, or household use. One Florida-specific point: Florida uses a state-run arbitration board (not manufacturer-run). The defects we file most often for Florida drivers are engine stalling and misfires, transmission shudder or failure, electrical faults that leave warning lights on, brake and steering problems, and driver-assistance (ADAS) systems that brake or drift on their own.

Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 covers: New or demonstrator motor vehicles purchased or leased in Florida, primarily for personal, family, or household use. Extended warranties and dealer warranties do not typically qualify.

REMEDIES

Under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, successful claimants can receive: Replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use). The exact outcome depends on your case and Florida's statutory provisions.

In Florida, the manufacturer pays the consumer's attorney's fees when the consumer wins. Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 is the statute a Florida court applies, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)) adds a second fee-shifting route when a written warranty is breached. Easy Lemon takes Florida cases on contingency: nothing upfront, and no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. When a manufacturer settles or loses, we ask it to pay our fees on top of what you receive — replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use). Read the fee terms before you sign anything; ours fit on one page, and you can ask us to walk through them on the first call.

ATTORNEY & TRUST

No. Nothing in Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 requires you to appear anywhere to open a claim; on arbitration, Florida's rule is that the must first go through the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board. Easy Lemon's offices are in Manhasset NY, Newark NJ, Miami FL and Dallas TX, and we run Florida cases by phone, email and e-signature: an intake call, a document upload (repair orders, purchase or lease contract, warranty booklet), a written demand to the manufacturer, then settlement paperwork. What you should watch instead of a calendar of appointments is the clock: the Florida filing deadline is within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period. Start the file as soon as you are near 3 repair attempts for the same defect.

Nothing upfront and no hourly bills. We work on contingency, so there is no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. In Florida, the manufacturer pays the consumer's attorney's fees when the consumer wins. That is why most Florida claims that succeed end with the manufacturer, not the driver, covering our fee. Repair orders come from the dealer for free, and we cover filing costs while the matter is open. If your car qualifies under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 (3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice, or 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles) out of service), the money at stake is the remedy itself — replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use). Bring the repair orders to the free case review and we will tell you which of those remedies fits.

You will have one assigned attorney and a direct line, and the case moves through fixed stages you can check against. First we confirm the Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 thresholds on your repair history (3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice, or 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles) out of service). Next comes written notice to the manufacturer (in Florida the must first go through the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board). Then the demand for the statutory remedy — replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use). Most cases settle at that stage; if one does not, we file suit: the Florida filing deadline is within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period. You get a copy of every letter we send and a note whenever the manufacturer responds.

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