Mercedes-Benz Hit With Large ‘Lemon Law’ Judgment

March 8, 2010

A judge has ordered Mercedes-Benz USA to pay $482,000 in damages and legal fees to a Wisconsin customer who was sold a defective car and not given a refund on time. The customer's lawyer said he believes the judgment is the largest involving a single car under a state "lemon law," which protects consumers who are sold junk cars. A Mercedes-Benz spokeswoman said the company is strongly considering an appeal.