Cash-and-Keep Settlements in Nevada Lemon Law Cases
How cash-and-keep settlements work in Nevada Lemon Law — diminished-value payments where consumer keeps the vehicle.
“Cash-and-keep” is a Nevada Lemon Law settlement structure where the consumer keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment for diminished value.
How cash-and-keep works
- Consumer keeps the vehicle.
- Manufacturer pays cash representing the vehicle’s diminished value.
- Manufacturer may extend warranty to cover continued ownership.
- Release signed releasing further Lemon Law / DTPA / Magnuson-Moss claims.
When cash-and-keep makes sense
- Defect resolved but consumer remains concerned about reliability.
- Vehicle still drivable with manageable issues.
- Consumer wants to avoid buying / leasing a replacement vehicle.
- DTPA leverage — cash payment may include implied treble component.
Typical cash-and-keep amounts
- Weak case (1-2 attempts, no OOS): $1,500 - $5,000
- Moderate case (2-3 attempts, some OOS): $5,000 - $12,000
- Strong case (4+ attempts, 30+ days OOS): $12,000 - $25,000+
- Strong DTPA case (willful violation): higher with treble component
Attorney fees in cash-and-keep
§ 597.688 + DTPA § 41.600(3) mandatory fees still apply.
Release language
Cash-and-keep releases typically cover Lemon Law, DTPA, and Magnuson-Moss claims. Watch for releases of future personal-injury claims, non-disparagement clauses, and confidentiality bars.
Bottom line
Cash-and-keep is a flexible settlement structure.
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