(1) A consumer may file an action to recover damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such action the amount of any pecuniary loss, litigation costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, and appropriate equitable relief.
(2) An action brought under this chapter must be commenced within 1 year after the expiration of the Lemon Law rights period, or, if a consumer resorts to an informal dispute-settlement procedure or submits a dispute to the department or board, within 1 year after the final action of the procedure, department, or board.
(3) This chapter does not prohibit a consumer from pursuing other rights or remedies under any other law.
History.—ss. 10, 19, ch. 88-95; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 24, ch. 2011-56; s. 33, ch. 2011-205.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations
Chapter 681 - Motor Vehicle Sales Warranties
681.103 - Duty of Manufacturer to Conform a Motor Vehicle to the Warranty.
681.104 - Nonconformity of Motor Vehicles.
681.108 - Dispute-Settlement Procedures.
681.109 - Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board; Dispute Eligibility.
681.1095 - Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board; Creation and Function.
681.1096 - Rv Mediation and Arbitration Program; Creation and Qualifications.
681.1097 - Rv Mediation and Arbitration Program; Dispute Eligibility and Program Function.
681.110 - Compliance and Disciplinary Actions.
681.111 - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practice.
681.114 - Resale of Returned Vehicles.