Juana Estremera v. Nissan North America, Inc.

I. BACKGROUND

This is a case brought under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SBA”). According to the complaint, Plaintiffs purchased a 2021 Nissan Altima (“Vehicle”) on January 9, 2022. The Vehicle suffered from “electrical, structural, engine, and emission system defects.” Defendant was unable to timely rectify the defects and refused to replace the vehicle or provide restitution. The complaint seeks damages, rescission and restitution, diminution in value, incidental and Page 1 of CIVIL MINUTES — GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk SMO

consequential damages, a civil penalty, attorney’s fees and costs of suit, interest, and other relief. (See generally Compl., ECF No. 1-2.)

Plaintiffs initiated this proceeding in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, No. 23CHCV01400. Asserting diversity jurisdiction, Defendant removed the case to this Court. (Notice of Removal, ECF No. 1.)

II. LEGAL STANDARD

Federal courts are of limited jurisdiction, having subject-matter jurisdiction only over matters authorized by the Constitution and Congress. Kokkonen v. Guardian Life Ins. Co. of Am., 511 U.S. 375, 377 (1994).…