Ghazal Aminiasl v. Volkswagen Group of America
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On January 5, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Complaint in the Los Angeles Superior Court. (Notice of Removal (“NOR”), Ex. A (Complaint) (Docket No. 1)). The Complaint alleges Defendant violated the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act based on a vehicle Plaintiff leased. (Id. ¶¶ 4, 12). The Complaint seeks monetary damages and attorney’s fees. (Id. at 8). After filing an answer in the Superior Court, Defendant filed its NOR on February 16, 2023, based on diversity jurisdiction. (NOR ¶ 6–16). Plaintiff filed this Motion on March 13, 2023. (Motion (Docket No. 10)). ______________________________________________________________________________
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. CV 23-1186-MWF (AFMx) Date: April 19, 2023 Title: Aminiasl v. Volkswagen Group of America., Inc
II. DISCUSSION
A. Local Rule 7-3 Defendant argues that the Motion should be denied in its entirety for failure to comply with Local Rule 7-3. (Opp. at 7). Defendant explains that Plaintiff’s “notice of motion fails to include the statement of compliance,” that “Plaintiff failed to meet and confer…prior to filing,” and that “counsel did not mention a…