2024 Cadillac Escalade Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Florida
Cadillac Lemon Law Buyback in Florida
Our client's 2024 Cadillac Escalade, purchased in Florida, developed recurring water leaks into the cabin from the sunroof and drain system that the dealer could not resolve. Easy Lemon brought a claim under Florida's Lemon Law (the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, Chapter 681) and recovered a $140,172 buyback.
2024 Cadillac Escalade Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show
December 12, 2024–January 17, 2025
The customer noticed water collecting at the top of the windows and wet floorboards, thinking it was a leak from above. After testing multiple areas and using a pressure washer, no leaks were found. The technician ran the A/C, pulled back the front carpet, and found the A/C evaporator was the issue. The HVAC case was removed, cleaned, reinstalled, and the A/C was tested again; everything worked properly.
January 8–February 3, 2025
The customer reported water leaking from the A-pillar and floorboards after rain, especially when accelerating, and water was coming through near the door speakers. The technician found the sunroof drains couldn’t handle the rain volume. Both drains were replaced with new hoses. The repair took 2.4 hours.
February 19–April 9, 2025
The customer reported water leaking inside the vehicle and visible on the lights, dash, seats, door panels, floorboards, and info screen. The technician found the leak was coming from the sunroof track. The sunroof air deflector broke while closing due to resistance caused by a bent guide. The sunroof track was repaired, and the air deflector was replaced.
May 9-July 18, 2025
The customer brought the vehicle in for water leaking into both the first and second rows on the driver and passenger sides. The technician performed a water test and found the rear sunroof drain tubes were clogged, causing water to back up and overflow into the cabin. The carpet was soaked and had to be removed. Both rear sunroofs drain tubes were replaced, the carpet was dried (5.4 hours), everything was reassembled.
From July 26, 2025
The customer reports water leaking from the sunroof area. The estimate includes housing, brackets, seals, and related parts. The customer also mentioned a crackling or popping noise coming from the driver seat headrest speakers. The estimate includes replacement of the restraint system. A 27-point inspection was performed.
$140,172 Vehicle Buyback
Case Summary
- Vehicle purchased: October 5, 2024
- Mileage at first repair: 1,871 miles
- Primary defect: Water leaks from the sunroof and drain system
- Settlement amount: $140,172 (Buyback)
Easy Lemon negotiated a vehicle buyback of $140,172, resolving our client's obligation on the defective vehicle. The claim was brought under Florida's Lemon Law (the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, Chapter 681).
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Attorney on Record
Ron Kaniuk, Esq.
Florida Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.
Ron runs the firm's Florida lemon law practice from the Miami office. He earned his J.D. at St. John's University School of Law in 1996 and has handled buyback, replacement and cash-and-keep claims against every major manufacturer.
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