Richard Wang v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
Plaintiff Richard Wang (“Plaintiff”) asserted causes of action against Defendants Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, Jaguar Land Rover Riverside, and Does 1 through 10 under California’s Song-Beverly Act, negligent repair, and fraudulent concealment regarding Plaintiff’s purchase of a 2022 Land Rover Defender. See generally Complaint (“Compl.”) (Dkt. 1, Ex. A).
Plaintiffs originally filed suit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, on February 3, 2025. Notice of Removal (“Notice” or “Not.”) (Dkt. 1), at 1. On On April 17, 2025 Defendant Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed a demurrer. Id. On September 25, 2025 the state court sustained the demurrer with respect to Plaintiff’s last two causes of action. Id. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on October 24, 2025 which removed the cause of action for negligent repair, and contained no causes of action against Jaguar Land Rover Riverside. See generally First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) (Dkt. 1, Ex. D). Then on November 24, 2025, Defendant Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC removed the case to this Court. Id. at 2.