Zavala

I.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On December 20, 2018, Zavala filed suit against HMA. Zavala alleged that in March 2016 she purchased a new Hyundai Elantra, but “[t]he vehicle was delivered . . . with serious defects and nonconformities to warranty and developed other serious defects and nonconformities to warranty including,

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2 but not limited to, brakes, engine, interior, electrical, suspension, HVAC, and structural defects.” According to the complaint, HMA was unable to fix the problems after a reasonable number of attempts and failed to either promptly replace the vehicle or make restitution. The complaint alleged causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act for breach of express warranty, breach of

implied warranty, and violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (b).2 A jury trial was held in August 2022. The jury awarded Zavala the amount of $23,122.44. The verdict included (1) $20,090 for the vehicle’s purchase price; (2) $5,889.44 for finance charges; and (3) $1,964.60 for sales tax, license fees, registration fees, and other official fees. From those…