William Edwards v. Mercedes Benz USA LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. 2:24-cv-04158-RGK-MAR Date May 22, 2024 Title William Edwards v. Mercedes Benz USA LIC et al.
Present: The Honorable R. GARY KLAUSNER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Joseph Remigio (not present) Not Reported N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendant: Not Present Not Present Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause Re: Amount in Controversy [DE 1] On April 9, 2024, William Edwards (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“Defendant”) in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1790, et seq.) and other related state claims. Plaintiff's allegations arise from his purchase of a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle (the “Vehicle’’) manufactured by Defendant. On May 17, 2024, Defendant timely removed the action to this Court on the basis of diversity…