MacDonald
MacDonald v. Ford Motor Co.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Tigar, J.
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES
Before the Court is Plaintiffs’ Motion for Attorneys’ Fees. ECF No. 69. For the reasons set forth below, the Court will grant the motion.
I. BACKGROUND
A. Parties and Claims
Plaintiffs Jean MacDonald, Veronica Aguirre, and Brian Barbee bring this putative class action on behalf of individuals who purchased or leased 2005-2008 Ford Escape Hybrid vehicles and/or 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner'Hybrid vehicles (“Class Vehicles”). ECF No. 27. Plaintiffs allege that Class Vehicles equipped with the Motor Electronic Cooling System (“MECS”) contain defective coolant pumps. Plaintiffs *888 allege that the defect caused abrupt loss of .power, often at highway speeds, and consequently presented a safety risk, to drivers. ECF No. 27 ¶ 5. Plaintiffs further allege that Defendant Ford Motor Company knew or should have known about the defect and failed to inform consumers. Id. ¶ 15.
B. Chronology of the Case
1. Demand Letters, Complaints, and Motions to Dismiss
On June 23, 2013, prior to filing the lawsuit, Plaintiffs served Ford with a pre-litigation demand letter pursuant to the California Legal Remedies Act (“CLRA"). .ECF No. 69- at 5.…