Lilly D. Hill v. Nissan North America, Inc.

I. Background

Plaintiff purchased a 2021 Nissan Sentra from Defendant on May 8, 2021. See Complaint, Dkt. # 1-2 (“Compl.”), ¶ 11. With the purchase, Plaintiff received several warranties on the vehicle. Id. ¶¶ 11–12. Plaintiff alleges that the car had serious defects at the time of delivery and developed additional defects after delivery. Id. ¶ 13. On May 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed a suit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, bringing four causes of action: First cause of action: Violation of Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“Song-Beverly Act”)—Breach of Express Warranty, Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1790, et seq. Id. ¶¶ 81–95.

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. CV 24-04031 PSG (SKx) Date June 20, 2024 Title Lilly D. Hill v. Nissan North America, Inc. Second cause of action: Violation of Song-Beverly Act—Breach of Implied Warranty, Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1790, et seq. Id. ¶¶ 96–108. Third cause of action: Violation of Song-Beverly Act—Failure to maintain, Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.2. Id. ¶¶ 109–22. Fourth cause of action: Fraud, fraudulent inducement, and/or concealment. Id. ¶¶ 123–41. On August 8, 2023,…