Basir Zahir v. Mercedes Benz-USA, LLP

I. Background

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JS-

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case No. 8:25-cv-00450-FWS-JDE Date: April 30, 2025 Title: Basir Zahir v. Mercedes Benz-USA, LLP et al. On June 17, 2022, Plaintiff leased a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500V4 (the “Vehicle”) which Defendant manufactured, distributed, or sold. (FAC ¶ 4.) Plaintiff received an express written warranty from Defendant that it would “provide compensation if there is a failure in utility or performance for a specified period of time,” (id. ¶ 6). The warranty further provided that “in the event a defect developed with the Vehicle during the warranty period, Plaintiff could deliver the Vehicle for repair services to [Defendant’s] representative and the Vehicle would be repaired.” (Id.) During the warranty period, the Vehicle developed various defects that caused the Vehicle to have a fuel odor while driving, issues starting the car, battery and oil warnings while driving, problems with air conditioning, and the check engine light illuminating while driving. (Id. ¶ 7.) The Dealership…