Ruben Velasquez v. FCA US LLC

Background A. Facts The following facts are drawn from Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). (Dkt. 10). This action concerns Plaintiff’s purchase of a vehicle manufactured by Defendant FCA US LLC (“FCA”). FAC ¶ 6. Plaintiff alleges that the vehicle contained or developed defects that substantially impaired the use, safe, and value of the Vehicle. Id. ¶ 11. Plaintiff provided FCA and its representatives sufficient opportunity to service or repair the vehicle, but FCA and its representatives were unable or failed to service or repair the vehicle within a reasonable number of attempts. Id. ¶ 14-15. Plaintiff delivered the vehicle to Defendant Dealership (“Dealership”) for repair on numerous occasions, but

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Dealership failed to properly store, prepare, diagnose, and repair the vehicle in accordance with industry standards. Id. ¶ 44, 46. B. Procedural History On December 3, 2020, Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange County. See Notice of Removal (Dkt. 1) at 1. On January 6, 2021, FCA removed the action to this Court,…