Schreidel
Schreidel v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Aldrich, J.
Introduction
Defendant and appellant American Honda Motor Co., Inc., (Honda) appeals from the judgment entered following a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff and respondent Nancy J. Schreidel (Schreidel) in her action for damages arising out of alleged violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, sometimes known as the California Lemon Law (the Act).
Honda contends the jury’s verdict is not supported by substantial evidence.
We affirm the judgment.
Factual and Procedural Background occasions.
Schreidel purchased a new manual transmission 1989 Honda Prelude (the car) in October 1989. Within the first 2,000 miles of use, Schreidel experienced difficulty with the clutch. While stopped in traffic, she was unable to shift from neutral into first gear. She continually tried to take her foot off the clutch and reshift, as recommended in the owner’s manual. She was unable to move for one-half to one full minute. Cars started beeping behind her and she “started to panic.” Eventually she got the car into first gear. This was unlike ordinary misshifting experiences where one can successfully shift by taking the foot off the clutch and trying again. This happened…