Jean Harber v. FCA US, LLC et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On August 28, 2024, Plaintiff filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, against Defendant regarding the purchase of a 2016 RAM 1500. [“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1]. The Complaint alleges five causes of action: (1) violation of California Civil Code 1793.2(d); (2) violation of California Civil Code 1793.2(b); (3) violation of California Civil Code 1793.2(a)(3); (4) breach of implied warranty of merchantability; and (5) fraudulent inducement by concealment. [Id.] On November 27, 2024, Defendant removed the civil action to this Court. [Dkt. No. 1].
On July 21, 2025, Defendant filed the Judgment Motion. On the same date, Defendant filed a request for judicial notice, asking the Court to take notice of five “boilerplate complaints filed by counsel for Plaintiff in various state courts across California.” [“RFJN,” Dkt. No. 21]. Plaintiff opposed the Judgment Motion. [Dkt. No. 23]. Defendant replied. [Dkt. No. 24].
On July 29, 2025, Plaintiff filed the Remand Motion. Defendant opposed the motion. [Dkt. No. 26]. Plaintiff replied. [Dkt. No. 28].