Deleon vs. FCA US, LLC.

33.) These allegations are insufficient to show that defendants engaged in a violation of the Unlawful Competition Law.

The demurrer as to all three causes of action is sustained with 20 days’ leave to amend.

Counsel for the parties are reminded to follow the California Rules of Court when submitting pleadings and motions.

2023-1368679 The Court notes no oppositions filed to any defense MIL. The Court rules Deleon vs. FCA as follows: US, LLC. Defense MIL 1: Granted. Defense MIL 2: Granted. Defense MIL 3: Granted in part; plaintiff may not rely on unreported complaints as repair opportunities, without prejudice to specific trial objections. Defense MIL 4: Granted. Defense MIL 5: Granted subject to the Evidence Code and Code of Civil Procedure and subject to offers of proof. Defense MIL 6: Granted in part; no hearsay complaints, internet postings, or other lawsuits absent independent admissibility and foundation. Defense MIL 7: Denied without prejudice, or granted only in the limited manner discussed above. Defense MIL 8: Granted in part; post-warranty complaints or repairs are excluded unless plaintiff establishes relevance to a defect first presented during the warranty period.