Judge: Colin Leis, Case: 22STCV28596, Date: 2023-05-17 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV28596    Hearing Date: May 17, 2023    Dept: 74

JESUS CARCAMO, et al. vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY, INC. 22STCV28596

Defendant’s Motion filed November 3 to Compel Arbitration

The court recognizes the conflict in controlling authority between Felisilda v. FCA US LLC (2020) 53 Cal.App.5th 486 and Ford Motor Warranty Cases (2023) 89 Cal.App.5th 1324 discussing the right of a non-signatory such as Defendant to enforce an arbitration agreement contained in the Retail Installment Sale Contract at issue in this case. The court finds the Ford Motor Warranty Cases to be better reasoned. Based on the Ford Motor Warranty Cases, the court denies Defendant’s motion to compel arbitration.