Olguin, Jr. v. FCA US LLC

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOSE OLGUIN JR., ) Case No.: 1:21-cv-1789 JLT CDB ) Plaintiff, ) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO ) DISMISS v. ) ) (Doc. 9) FCA US LLC, et al., ) ) Defendants. ) )

Jose Olguin asserts his Chrysler Pacifica was manufactured and/or distributed by FCA US LLC. Olguin contends the vehicle was defective and required multiple repairs. Olguin seeks to hold FCA liable under federal and state law, including the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warrant Act, and fraudulent inducement - concealment. (See generally Doc. 1.) FCA seeks dismissal of the claim for fraudulent inducement pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, arguing the facts alleged are insufficient and the claim is barred by the economic loss rule. (Doc. 9.) Olguin opposes dismissal of the claim. (Doc. 13.) The Court finds the matter suitable for decision without oral arguments, and no hearing date will be set…