$2 Trillion and It Only Works Half the Time: An Attorney Just Applied Lemon Law to the F-35 — and Lockheed Would Lose

$2 Trillion and It Only Works Half the Time: An Attorney Just Applied Lemon Law to the F-35 — and Lockheed Would Lose

While a consumer with a car that only starts 50% of the time has clear legal recourse, the Department of Defense operates in a monopsony where the "seller" (Lockheed Martin) is also a critical strategic partner. In the 2026 battlespace, the "remedy" isn't a refund—it's more likely funding for software patches or fixes. The post $2 Trillion and It Only Works Half the Time: An Attorney Just Applied Lemon Law to the F-35 — and Lockheed Would Lose a…