Lucio Carrola v. FCA US, LLC, et al.

I. Introduction

On October 2, 2024, Lucio Carrola (“Plaintiff” or “Carrola”), brought this action against FCA US, LLC (“Defendant” or “FCA”), Van Nuys Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (“Van Nuys CDJR”), and Does 1–10 in the Los Angeles Superior Court, asserting claims arising from Plaintiff’s purchase of a Dodge Charger from Defendant. Dkt. 1-1. The Complaint advances five causes of action: (i) violation of Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.2(d) of the Song-Beverly Act; (ii) violation of Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.2(b) of the Song-Beverly Act; (iii) violation of Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.2(a)(3) of the Song-Beverly Act; (iv) breach of implied warranty of merchantability under the Song-Beverly Act; and (v) fraudulent concealment. Id. ¶¶ 39–66. The Complaint advanced one cause of action for negligent repair against Van Nuys CDJR. However, on April 3, 2024, Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the action against Van Nuys CDJR. See Dkt. 1-2 at 126. Id. On May 2, 2025, Defendant filed a notice of removal on the basis of diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332, 1441, and 1446 (the “Notice of Removal”). Dkt. 1.

On August 26, 2025, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Remand (the “Motion”). Dkt 19. On September 10,…