Aaron Coronado v. Ford Motor Company, a Delaware Corporation

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INTRODUCTION

On May 24, 2023, Ford Motor Company (“Defendant”) filed a Notice of Removal to remove a civil action (“Complaint”) filed in Orange County Superior Court by Plaintiffs Aaron Coronado and Aaron Christopher Coronado (“Plaintiffs”) based on diversity jurisdiction. See Dkt. 1 (“NOR”). In their Complaint, Plaintiffs assert five claims alleging violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SBA”), arising out of Plaintiffs’ April 14, 2022 purchase of a 2018 Ford F-150 (the “Vehicle”) for $71,441.28. See generally, Complaint. Plaintiffs allege that the Vehicle manifested defects, specifically, excessive oil consumption and an underpowered engine. Id., J 16. Plaintiffs seek “actual damages in the amount according to proof at trial,” “restitution,” “a civil penalty in the amount of two times Plaintiff[s’] actual damages pursuant to Civil Code section 1794, subdivision (c) or (e),” “consequential and incidental damages,” “costs of suit and Plaintiff[s’] reasonable attorneys’ fees,” and “prejudgment interest at the legal rate.” Complaint, Prayer. On July 27, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a Motion to Remand on the ground that the Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction…