Armando B. Estrada v. FC US LLC

I. Background

Plaintiff filed his Complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on September 4, 2020. (Dkt. No. 1 Ex. A.) Plaintiff alleges that on May 15, 2016, he purchased a 2015 Ram 1500 Promaster (the “vehicle”) manufactured by Defendant. (Id. 96.) In connection with the purchase of the vehicle, Plaintiff “received an express written warranty in which Defendant undertook to preserve or maintain the utility or performance of the vehicle or to provide compensation if there is a failure in the utility or performance for a specified period of time.” (id. § 10.) During the warranty period, the vehicle contained the following defects: (1) a defective engine, (2) a defective connectivity system, and (3) “additional complaints made by Plaintiff.” (d. 12.) Plaintiff brings his claim under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Plaintiff's Complaint does not include a specific dollar amount for damages, but alleges he is seeking restitution, civil penalties, consequential and incidental damages, reasonable attorney fees, and prejudgment interest. On November 16, 2020, Defendant filed a Notice of Removal pursuant to this Court’s diversity Jurisdiction. …