Margaret Mahlmeister v. FCA US LLC

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs allege that they purchased a 2016 Chrysler 200 (the “Vehicle”) on October 11, 2016 that had been manufactured or distributed by Defendant. (Dkt. No. 1-3 (“Compl.”) at P 11.) The Complaint alleges that during the applicable warranty periods, the Vehicle developed multiple defects related to the electrical system, transmission, powertrain, tires, and other parts that substantially impaired the use, value, and safety of the Vehicle. Ud.) The Complaint specifically states

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that “Plaintiffs suffered damages in a sum to be proven at trial in an amount that is not less than $25,001.00.” (Id. at ⁋ 12.)

Plaintiffs filed their Complaint in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura on December 7, 2020, alleging violations of the Magnuson- Moss Warranty Act, fraud by omission, and negligent repair. (See generally Dkt. No. 1-3.) Defendant was served with the Complaint on December 22, 2020 and removed this action to this Court on January 21, 2021, citing federal question jurisdiction. (Dkt. No. 1 at ⁋ 3.) Plaintiffs filed the instant…