Armando Escamilla Bastida v. Ford Motor Company
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
Before the Court is Plaintiff Armando Escamilla Bastida’s motion for remand. ECF No. 11. For the following reasons, Plaintiff's motion is GRANTED. IL. Background On August 18, 2023, Plaintiff leased a new 2023 Ford Ranger (hereinafter the “Subject Vehicle”). Compl. 6, ECF No. 1-2. The total sale price of the Subject Vehicle was $54,959.52, and its cash value at the time of purchase was $31,695. Purchase Agreement, ECF No. 13-2. Plaintiff did not purchase the Subject Vehicle outright; he instead entered into a purchase agreement. Jd. Plaintiff put $3,000 down and agreed to pay $721.66 per month for 72 months, starting on October 2, 2023. Jd. The Subject Vehicle came with various warranties, including that the Subject Vehicle was “free from all defects in material and workmanship” and that “Defendant would perform any repairs, alignments, adjustments, and/or replacements of any parts necessary to ensure the Vehicle was free from any defects.” Compl. § 7.