Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company v. Hyundai Motor America
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
A. Facts This case arises from numerous engine failure and engine fire claims submitted by Plaintiffs’ insureds that owned or leased vehicles from Hyundai and Kia. Complaint (“Compl.”) ¶ 32. (Dkt. 1). Plaintiffs are subrogated to the claims of their insureds against liable third parties, including the Defendants, Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia America, Inc., and Kia Corporation. (“Defendants”) Compl. ¶ 33. Plaintiffs raise claims of breach of implied warranty, breach of express warranty pursuant to Cal. Comm. Code § 2313, breach of express warranty in violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, violations of the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, violations of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, violations of California Unfair Competition Law, fraud, negligence, negligent failure to warn, negligent misrepresentation, and strict liability. See generally Compl.
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 8:24-cv-01143-DOC-DFM Date: October 8, 2024
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B. Procedural History
Plaintiffs filed their Complaints against California citizen Defendants Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc., and…