Raffi Balgevorgran v. BMW Financial Services NA, LLC

I. INTRODUCTION

On January 10, 2024, plaintiff Raffi Balgevorgyan (“plaintiff”) filed suit against defendants BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, Finchey Corporation of California, and Does 1-30 in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Dkt. 1-1 (“Compl.”). Plaintiff's complaint originally alleged five claims, each against all defendants: (1) fraud and deceit: (2) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (3) violation of the California Business & Professions Code § 17200, et seqg.; (4) violation of the California Business & Professions Code § 17500, et seqg.; and (5) violation of the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Compl. at 16-35. Plaintiff sought recovery of appropriate actual, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages: appropriate restitution, injunctive relief, and interest; and attorneys’ fees and costs. Id. at 39. Alternatively, plaintiff sought recovery of $131,988.73 in damages and other relief that “the Court deems just and appropriate,” plus attorneys’ fees and costs. Id. On May 30, 2024, plaintiff dismissed defendant Finchey Corporation of California from the case. Dkt. 1-4, Ex. D. On June 26, 2024 defendant BMW…