Fernando Z. Lukas et al v. General Motors, LLC. et al

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs filed the instant action on February 13, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles against Defendant General Motors, LLC (“General Motors” or “Defendant’”). (Notice of Removal (“Notice”), Dkt. No. 1 at 2). The Complaint asserted causes of action under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act for breach of express warranty, breach of the implied warranty of merchantability, and violation of California Civil Code section 1793.2(b). (Notice, Ex. A, Compl. {ff 8-33).

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The Complaint also alleged a cause of action for violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. (Id. ¶¶ 34-44). The Complaint and Summons were served on General Motors on April 2, 2025. (Notice, Ex. A). General Motors answered the Complaint on May 20, 2025. (Notice, Ex. B, Answer). Over two months later, on August 13, 2025, General Motors removed the action to this Court, stating in its Notice that in the 30 days prior, General Motors “conducted a preliminary investigation and determined that Plaintiffs’ citizenship and the reasonable, non-speculative estimation of the amount in controversy placed at issue…