Stevan Perez v. Ford Motor Company
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On September 19, 2024, Perez filed this lawsuit against Ford in the Orange County Superior Court, asserting three claims for violation of California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1790 et seq. See Dkt. 1-1 (“Compl.”). Perez alleges that the vehicle at issue, a 2023 Ford F-150, “as reflected in the sales contract, has an approximate value of
$123,934.56.” Id. 8. According to Perez, the F-150 was presented for repairs in January 2024, with 5,627 miles on the odometer; in March 2024, with 9,959 miles; and in May 2024, with 14,864 miles. See id. 4] 11-13. Perez seeks damages in an unspecified amount, recission of the vehicle’s purchase contract and restitution of all monies expended, a civil penalty in the amount of twice actual damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, and other appropriate relief. Seeid. at On November 25, 2024, Ford answered Perez’s Complaint in the state action. See Dkt. 1-2. On January 9, 2025, Ford removed the case to federal district court based on diversity jurisdiction. See Dkt. 1. Ford’s Notice of Removal alleges that complete diversity of citizenship exists between Perez, a citizen of California, and…