Cesar Velazquez-Ortega v. General Motors LLC et al.

I. FACTUAL AND LEGAL BACKGROUND

Defendant General Motors LLC (“GM”) is Delaware corporation conducting business in California. [Dkt. No. 1-1 at 3, “Complaint”]. Throughout the relevant times, GM designed, manufactured, assembled, produced, marketed, distributed, and sold motor vehicles and motor vehicle components in California. [Id.]. Around November 22, 2021. Plaintiff Cesar Velazquez-Ortega purchased a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (“the Vehicle”) manufactured or distributed by GM. [Complaint at 3–4]. The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff received express written warranties at the time of purchase, in which GM would “preserve or maintain the utility or performance of [the Vehicle]” or would “provide Page 1 of CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk iva time.” [Id.]. After purchase, Plaintiff alleges that the Vehicle manifested transmission system defects that impaired its use, value, and safety to Plaintiff. [Complaint at 4]. Because the defects were covered by the Defendant’s warranties, Plaintiff took the Vehicle to Defendant for diagnosis and repair. [Id.]. The Complaint alleges Defendant and/or its authorized service and repair facilities “failed to…