Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 23PSCV01830, Date: 2024-02-14 Tentative Ruling

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Case Number: 23PSCV01830    Hearing Date: February 14, 2024    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

DEFENDANT Honda’s Motion to Compel Binding Arbitration is CONTINUED pending the Ochoa decision.

Background

This is a lemon law case.

On June 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed suit.

On August 4, 2023, Defendant filed the instant motion.

On January 30, 2024, Plaintiff filed her opposition to the motion.

On February 6, 2024, Defendant filed its reply.

Discussion

As Plaintiffs rely upon Ford Motor Warranty Cases (2023) 89 Cal.App.5th 1324 (“Ochoa”), which has created a split of authority, and the case is on appeal to the California Supreme Court, the court continues the motion pending a determination by the Court.[1]

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, the motion to compel arbitration is continued.