Bill McCollum: Lemon Law Led to $400 Million in Refunds to Floridians

On Wednesday, Attorney General Bill McCollum said that the states Lemon Law Arbitration Program, which has been on the books for 22 years, garnered more than $400 million in refunds to almost 15,000 customers.

"For 22 years, Florida's Lemon Law program has been a model among consumer protection efforts," said McCollum. "Floridians have somewhere to get help if their new car turns out to be a lemon, and $400 million in relief certainly shows many Florida residents have relied on this service."

The Lemon Law protects consumers for up to two years after receiving a vehicle. If manufacturers are not able to repair defects during that period, they must buy it back and provide either another vehicle or a refund.