Ford takes fresh aim at lawyers in lawsuit claiming overbilling scheme
Ford amended its lawsuit against three lawyers, alleging a $100 million overbilling scheme under California’s Lemon Law.Summary
Ford Motor has refiled a lawsuit accusing three California lawyers associated with Knight Law Group of fraudulently billing the company and other automakers over $100 million through California’s Lemon Law. The initial lawsuit was dismissed in November, but Judge Michelle Williams Court allowed Ford to submit a revised complaint. Ford alleges the lawyers operated a “Fee Motion Department” that fabricated time entries, including recording impossible work hours. The company describes the department as “an assembly line of fraud.” California’s Lemon Law allows attorneys to recover fees for representing vehicle owners with defective cars. The defendants – Steve Mikhov, Roger Kirnos, and Amy Morse – deny the allegations, claiming Ford is attempting to intimidate legal adversaries. Ford lawyer Douglass Lampe stated the amended complaint includes new details from the defendants’ earlier testimony, reinforcing the claim of a “fake bills enterprise.”
(Source：Reuters)