Consumer Rights in Colorado

Colorado lemon law may apply after four repair attempts for the same defect, or if the vehicle is out of service for 30 or more cumulative business days — within one year of delivery or the warranty period, whichever is shorter. Manufacturers with certified arbitration programs must be given the opportunity to resolve the dispute informally before you can file a lawsuit.

Yes. Colorado Revised Statutes Section 10-3-1115 creates a private right of action when an insurer unreasonably delays or denies payment of a covered claim. If you prevail, you may recover two times the covered benefit plus attorney fees. This is a statutory remedy in addition to any common law bad faith claims.

The CCPA allows actual damages plus treble (three times) damages for willful violations. Attorney fees are also available to successful plaintiffs. This makes the CCPA a powerful tool for consumers who are intentionally deceived by businesses in Colorado.

Colorado's statutory lemon law applies to new motor vehicles purchased with an express warranty. Used vehicle buyers may have remedies under the CCPA if the seller made misrepresentations, or under implied warranty theories if a warranty exists. Consulting a consumer attorney helps clarify which remedies apply.