Nolvia Romero v. FCA US LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
Plaintiffs Nolvia Romero and Anvenies Campos (“Plaintiffs”) filed the instant action in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, on December 22, 2022. Notice of Removal (“Notice” or “Not.”) (Dkt. 1). Plaintiff originally sued both FCA US, LLC, not a California entity, and Huntington Beach Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, a California entity. Id. at 2. On July 5, 2023, Plaintiffs dismissed Huntington Beach Chrysler. Id. at 3. FCA US, LLC (“Defendant”) recognized complete diversity then existed and filed the Notice. See generally id. This action concerns Plaintiff’s warranty contract with Defendant regarding their purchase of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Id. at 1. Plaintiffs assert violations of California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“Song-Beverly Act”), including for breaches of express and implied warranty, and a cause of action for fraudulent inducement. Id.
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 8:23-CV-01420-DOC-JDEx Date: August 25, 2023
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II. II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c). Removal of a…