Practice areas: Consumer Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 2010
Education: Southwestern Law School
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026 Call today:
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Knight Law Group, LLP
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Lauren A. Ungs is the managing partner at Lemon Law Help by Knight Law Group, based in Los Angeles, California, where she leads a dynamic team focused on litigating cases concerning auto manufacturer fraud and violations of the California lemon law. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to justice and consumer rights, steering her team through complex legal landscapes with a steady hand.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Chapman University with magna cum laude honors, Ms. Ungs pursued her legal education at Southwestern Law School. There, she participated in the rigorous two-year SCALE program, also graduating magna cum laude. During law school, she had also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Judge Patrick J. Walsh at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Under Ms. Ungs’ direction, her team has achieved significant victories in high-profile cases that have had a substantial impact on consumer protection. Among these are the landmark cases against Ford Motor Company regarding the sale of Super Duty trucks with a notoriously faulty 6.0-liter diesel engine and the widespread issues with the Ford Focus and Fiesta's defective transmissions. Both cases highlighted her ability to handle large-scale litigation that addresses fundamental consumer concerns.
Furthermore, Ms. Ungs played a crucial role in litigating against various auto manufacturers for their use of Takata airbags, which were found to have life-threatening defects. Her efforts also extended to challenging Fiat Chrysler Automobiles regarding the sale of vehicles with defective power modules that compromised driver safety.
Ms. Ungs is not only a formidable litigator but also a passionate advocate for consumer rights. Her work has not only resulted in significant trial and settlement victories but has also helped shape the landscape of consumer protection law in California.
Practice areas
Consumer LawFocus areas
Auto Dealer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Fraud, Identity Theft, Lemon Law
- 100% Consumer Law
First Admitted: 2010, California
Professional Webpage: https://knightlaw.com/personnel/lauren-ungs/
Bar / Professional Activity
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2015-2017
- Active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California. Lauren regularly attends Justice Day and participates in lobbying efforts on behalf of California consumers. Once a year, she travels to Sacramento, California's state capital, to meet with and persuade legislators to move forward with important consumer-protection legislation, 2015-2017.
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Melton v. Kia Motors America (San Diego Superior Court) - 10/2015: Lauren represented a California consumer in a claim under the Song Beverly Act. The plaintiff was awarded all of the money paid for her vehicle. The final judgment totaled $243,985.49 against Kia Motors America. The defendant was represented by Brian Takahashi of Bowman & Brooke LLP, 2015.
- Harris v. Hyundai Motor America (San Diego Superior Court) - 3/2017: Lauren represented a California consumer in a Song Beverly (lemon law) action. The jury awarded the consumer maximum damages under the Song Beverly Act, which consisted of all of the money paid for her vehicle and maximum civil penalties for a total of over $111,000.00. Hyundai Motor America was represented by Brian Takahashi of Bowman & Brooke, LLP, 2017.
- Boswell v. Ford Motor Company (Sacramento Superior Court) - 4/2016: Lauren represented a California consumer in a Song-Beverly and fraud claim against Ford Motor Company. The jury found in favor of consumer-Plaintiff under the Song-Beverly Act and awarded her all of the money paid for her vehicle and a civil penalty. The final judgment totaled over $460,000.00. Ford Motor Company was represented by Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, 2016.
- Rodriguez v. FCA US LLC (Los Angeles County Superior Court) - 5/2017: Lauren represented a California consumer in a Song-Beverly (lemon law) action. The jury awarded the consumer maximum damages, which consisted of all of the money he paid for his vehicle and a maximum civil penalty under the Song-Beverly Act (California's Lemon Law) for a total of over $77,000.00. Chrysler was represented by Scott Shepardson of Nixon Peabody, 2017.
- O'Green v. Kia Motors America, Inc. (Ventura County Superior Court) - 7/2016: Lauren represented a California consumer in a Song-Beverly action. The jury found in favor of the consumer-plaintiff and awarded her all of her money paid for the vehicle. The defendant was represented by Brian Takahashi of Bowman & Brooke LLP, 2016.
- Margeson v. Ford Motor Company (Los Angeles County Superior Court) - 6/2017: Lauren represented a California consumer in a fraud and Song-Beverly action against Ford Motor Company. A Los Angeles County jury awarded $1.68 million in actual damages, civil penalties, and punitive damages against Ford Motor Company. The jury found in favor of the consumer-plaintiff in all six causes of action, including breach of express warranty (violation of the Song-Beverly Act), breach of implied warranty (violation of the Song-Beverly Act), violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, intentional misrepresentation, concealment, and fraudulent performance of a contract. Ford Motor Company was represented by Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, 2017.
- McCullough v. FCA US LLC (San Diego Superior Court) - 1/2017: Lauren represented a California consumer in a Song-Beverly action in a bench trial in which the consumer was disabled and unable to attend the trial. The honorable Timothy Taylor awarded the plaintiff all of the money paid for his vehicle, totaling $17,163.83. Chrysler was represented by Scott Shepardson of Nixon Peabody, 2017.
- Degrinis v. Ford Motor Company (Placer County Superior Court) - 9/2014: Lauren represented a California consumer in claims for fraud and violations of the Song-Beverly Act. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded him all of the money paid for his vehicle. The final judgment totaled over $350,000.00. Ford Motor Company was represented by Brian Takahashi of Bowman & Brooke LLP, 2014.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer at the Neighborhood Legal Services - Employment Law Clinic, 2010
- Volunteer at the Alliance for Children's Rights, 2011
Educational Background
- Chapman University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, emphasis: Entrepreneurship, Magna cum Laude, 2006
Honors
- Lauren was awarded the Public Service Program Recognition Award from Southwestern Law School for her 75+ hours of volunteer service in the Los Angeles community. The majority of Lauren's hours were spent volunteering at the Alliance for Children's Rights and the Neighborhood Legal Services - Employment Clinic, Public Service Program Recognition Award, Southwestern Law School, 2010
Office location for Lauren A. Ungs
10250 Constellation Blvd
Suite 2500
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 424-285-5999
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026
