Judge: Michael Shultz, Case: 23CMCV01844, Date: 2024-06-27 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23CMCV01844    Hearing Date: June 27, 2024    Dept: A

23CMCV01844 Victor D. Martinez, et al v. American Honda Motor Company

Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

[TENTATIVE] ORDER CONTINUING THE HEARING ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS’ REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

      The complaint alleges that Defendant issued a written express warranty in connection with Plaintiffs’ purchase of a 2022 Honda Accord. Plaintiffs allege that the vehicle’s “sensing” function was defective and impaired its use. Defendant failed to comply with its statutory obligations to replace the vehicle or pay restitution after failing to repair the defects. Plaintiffs allege four separate violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SBA”) and a fifth cause of action for fraud and concealment.

      Plaintiffs filed this motion on May 15, 2024. At the June 14, 2024 Case Management Conference, the Court acknowledged Plaintiffs’ previously filed motion and ordered the parties to review and read the Addendum to Case Management Conference Order pertaining to litigation of claims under the SBA and to meet and confer to determine whether the issues raised by Plaintiffs’ motion were addressed by the Addendum. The parties were ordered to either withdraw the motion or file a supplemental brief to address if the Addendum obviates the need for Plaintiff’s motion. (M.O. 6/14/24.)

      Neither party complied with the court’s order. Accordingly, the hearing is continued to July 23, 2024,  at 8:30 a.m. in Department A of the Compton Courthouse. The parties are ordered to comply with the order of June 14, 2024, and file a one-page supplemental brief 10 days before the hearing date.