RV Mediation

RV Lemon-Law Mediation

Did you purchase a new or demonstrator recreational vehicle, only to experience chronic mechanical problems? If you believe you paid for a true "lemon,” but are unsatisfied with the seller’s response to the complaint, the Collins Center can help.

The Collins Center administers Florida’s Recreation Vehicle Mediation and Arbitration Program, which provides alternative dispute resolution to consumers and manufacturers of new recreation vehicles sold in Florida.

The program, approved by the Office of the Attorney General, does not cost consumers anything. State law requires recreation vehicle manufacturers to pay for the program fees.

Buyers fill out a complaint to the Collins Center to determine eligibility. If a claim is deemed eligible, the Collins Center will schedule a mediation conference and an arbitration hearing, if needed. The Collins Center provides all parties with support and assists consumers in navigating the requirements.


Recreational Vehicle Arbitration Decisions

In keeping with the procedures followed by the Office of the Attorney General of Florida, the Collins Center has available below the decisions made in the Recreational Vehicle Arbitration program. For more information, contact Madelon Horwich at 850-219-0082, extension 1439.

Case NumberCase Name
200902Milligan vs. Coachman
200920Cabrera vs. Spartan
200921Herrin vs. Newmar Spartan
200923Levinson vs. Newmar Spartan
200926Boyer vs. Caterpillar
201005Murphy & Goodman vs. Four Winds and GM as to GM
201005Murphy & Goodman vs. Four Winds and GM as to Four Winds
201108Jagdeosingh vs Forest River, Inc. and Ford
201109Mazzarella vs. Damon (Thor) & Workhorse
201111Yocum vs. Fleetwood & Workhorse