Jason Guaschino v. Hyundai Motor America
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On May10, 2023, Plaintiff filed this lemon law action in Los Angeles Superior Court, asserting that Defendant violated the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (“MMWA”). (Notice of Removal (“NoR”) (Docket No. 1); Complaint (Docket No. 5-1)).
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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. CV 23-04354-MWF (JPRx) Date: August 10, 2023 Title: Jason Guaschino v. Hyundai Motor America et al
Plaintiff’s claims arise from the purchase and/or lease of a 2020 Hyundai Elantra and Defendant’s alleged failure to conform the vehicle to the applicable warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts. (NoR ¶ 7; Complaint ¶¶ 6–21).
Defendant removed the action under federal question jurisdiction because the MMWA states that a plaintiff may bring such a claim in federal court where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000. See 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(3)(B). Assuming actual damages of $20,940.00 (based on the window sticker price of the subject vehicle) and a civil penalty of twice Plaintiff’s actual damages, Defendant…