Shaghoian
Shaghoian v. Aghajani
Opinion
Opinion
Chapman, J.
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER
On July 31, 2002, plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment, a supporting memorandum of points and authorities, the supporting declaration of William J. Flanagan and exhibits, and a request for judicial notice. On August 13, 2002, defendant Aghajani filed a verified opposition to plaintiffs motion and a cross-motion for summary judgment, a supporting memorandum of points and authorities, declarations and exhibits. On September 16, 2002, plaintiff filed an opposition to defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment.
Oral argument was held before Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. Chapman on Octo-berl 17, 2002. William J. Flanagan, attorney-at-law, appeared on behalf of plaintiff and defendant Ardoush Aghajani appeared pro se.
BACKGROUND
I
On February 2, 2000, plaintiff Veha-noush Shaghoian filed her initial complaint, and on March 26, 2001, plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against defendants Ardoush Aghajani, aka Art Aghajani dba R.V.R., Kourosh Hakimpour dba Lincoln Auto Sales, and Western Surety Company alleging: (a) all defendants violated the Odometer Act, 49 U.S.C. §§ 32701 , et seq., by altering the odometer of a vehicle…