Jonathan Brancati v. Ford Motor Company

I. BACKGROUND

On December 3, 2024, Plaintiff filed a complaint in the California Superior Court for the County of Riverside against defendant Ford Motor Company (“Defendant” or “Ford”) and Does 1-10 alleging (1) breach of express warranty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1790, et seq. (“Song-Beverly Act”) and (2) breach of implied warranty under the Song-Beverly Act. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-2.) Plaintiff served Defendant on December 13, 2024. (“NoR,” Dkt. No. 1.)

On January 10, 2025, Defendant removed the action to this Court asserting diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. Section 1332. (NoR.) On February 24, 2025, Plaintiff filed the Motion. (Motion.) In support, Plaintiff filed a declaration of attorney Chelsea D. Hollins (“Hollins Decl.,” Dkt. No. 17 Ex. A.) On March 10, 2025 Defendant opposed the Motion. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 19.) In support, Defendant filed a declaration of attorney Hang A. Do. (“Do Decl. for Opp.,” Dkt. No. 19-1.) On March 17, 2025, Plaintiff replied. (“Reply,” Dkt. No. 20.)

II. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS

In January 2024, Plaintiff acquired a new 2024 Ford Maverick (“Vehicle”). (Complaint ¶ 4.) Along with the…