Rolando Vazquez v. Ford Motor Company

I. BACKGROUND

This is a case brought under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SBA”). According to the complaint, Plaintiff purchased a 2019 Ford F-150 (“Vehicle”) on May 23, 2020. The Vehicle suffered from serious defects, “including, but not limited to, engine, emission, electrical, and transmission 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 consequential damages, a civil penalty, attorney’s fees and costs of suit, interest, and other relief. (See generally Compl., ECF No. 1- 1.)

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Plaintiff initiated this proceeding in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, No. 24STCV17800. 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…