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JON D. UNIVERSAL, SBN 141255
JAMES P. MAYO, SBN 169897
NEJLA NASSIRIAN, SBN 308730
ADAM KHAN, SBN 296617 ELECTRONICALLY
BRETT H. WANNER, SBN 314025 FILED
UNIVERSAL & SHANNON, LLP Superior Court of Californi
2240 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 290 County of San Francisco
Roseville, California 95661
Telephone: (916) 780-4050 11/19/2018
Facumile: (916) 780-9070 BY: VANESSA WU
Deputy Clerk
Attorneys for Defendant FCA US LLC
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE OF SAN FRANCISCO
DAWN ANN MASON and JAMES MASON, Case No.: CGC-18-564545
an individual,
Plaintiffs, DEFENDANT FCA US LLC’S
SEPARATE STATEMENT IN
vs. SUPPORT OF ITS OPPOSITION TO
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL
FCA US LLC; and DOES 1 through 10, FURTHER RESPONSES TO
inclusive, PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR
Defendants. PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS,
7 SET ONE
Hearing Date: December 4, 2018
Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m.
Department: 302
DISCOVERY
Defendant FCA US LLC (“FCA”) hereby submits its responsive Separate Statement as
follows:
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 7: The Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual
published by YOU and provided to YOUR authorized repair facility(s), within the state of
California, from January 2010 to the present. [This request will be understood to include
production of any and all versions of such manual as distributed to YOUR dealerships during the
relevant time frame].
DEFENDANT FCA US LLC’S SEPARATE STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF ITS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF’S MOTION
TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONERESPONSE NO. 7: FCA objects to this request because it is overly broad and seeks
information neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible
evidence.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 7: FCA will comply in full with this request. By
agreement of the parties, FCA will produce, pursuant to protective order, a copy of the current
Warranty Administration Manual.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 16: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating to any internal
analysis or investigation by YOU or on YOUR behalf regarding SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS in
vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE. [This request shall be
interpreted to include, but not be limited to, any such investigation to determine the root cause of
such SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS, any such investigation to design a permanent repair procedure
for such SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS, any such investigation into the failure rates of parts
associated with such SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS, any cost analysis for implementing a proposed
repair procedure, any savings analysis not implementing a proposed repair procedure, etc.]
RESPONSE NO. 16: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
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reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal. 2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 16: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA will conduct a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the
company where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a
protective order, documents relating to any documents concerning any internal analysis or
investigation, not including emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject
vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 17: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and ‘electronic mails, concerning or relating to any internal
analysis or investigation by YOU or on YOUR behalf regarding ELECTRICAL DEFECTS in
vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE. [This request shall be
interpreted to include, but not be limited to, any such investigation to determine the root cause of
such ELECTRICAL DEFECTS, any such investigation to design a permanent repair procedure for
such ELECTRICAL DEFECTS, any such investigation into the failure rates of parts associated
with such ELECTRICAL DEFECTS, any cost analysis for implementing a proposed repair
procedure, any savings analysis not implementing a proposed repair procedure, etc.]
RESPONSE NO. 17: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
DEFENDAN ‘A US LLO’S SEPARATE STATEMENT IN
TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S REQ!to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal. 2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “ELECTRICAL
DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 17: Without waiving any objection, FCA US will
comply in part. FCA US will conduct a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the
company where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a
protective order, documents relating to any documents concerning any internal analysis or
investigation, not including emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiff's “ELECTRICAL
DEFECT” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 20: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating to any
communications YOU have had regarding customer concems relating to the sliding doors and
sliding door components in vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT
VEHICLE.
RESPONSE NO. 20: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
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is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “customer
concerns relating to the sliding doors and sliding door components” lacks foundation and is vague,
ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading. FCA US further objects to this request as violating the
privacy rights of other FCA US motor vehicle owners.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 20: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA will conduct a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the
company where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a
protective order, documents relating to any documents concerning any internal analysis or
investigation, not including emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject
vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
This willingness to produce documents is very broad and generous when the facts known
to FCA show that the only observable complaint with the sliding door on Plaintiffs’ Grand Caravan
was a noise that was fully eliminated with lubrication on one occasion.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 21: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating to any
communications YOU have had regarding customer concerns relating to the electrical system in
vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE.
DEFENDANT FCA US LLC'S
TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPO!RESPONSE NO. 21: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “customer
concerns relating to the electrical system” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous,
argumentative, and misleading. FCA US further objects to this request as violating the privacy
tights of other FCA US motor vehicle owners.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 21: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA will conduct a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the
company where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a
protective order, documents relating to any documents concerning any internal analysis or
investigation, not including emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “ELECTRICAL
DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 22: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating to any decision to
issue any notices, letters, campaigns, warranty extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls
concerning the SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS in vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the
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RESPONSE NO. 22: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 22: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the company
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a protective
order, documents relating to any decision to issue any notices, letters, campaigns, warranty
extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls, not including emails, based upon the conditions
alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make,
and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
This willingness to produce documents is very broad and generous when the facts known
to FCA show that the only observable complaint with the sliding door on Plaintiffs’ Grand Caravan
was a noise that was fully eliminated with lubrication on one occasion.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 23: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
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issue any notices, letters, campaigns, warranty extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls
“concerning the ELECTRICAL DEFECTS in vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the
SUBJECT VEHICLE.
RESPONSE NO. 23: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “ELECTRICAL
DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 23: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the company
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a protective
order, documents relating to any decision to issue any notices, letters, campaigns, warranty
extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls, not including emails, based upon the conditions
alleged in Plaintiffs’ “ELECTRICAL DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make,
and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 25: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
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VEHICLE.
RESPONSE NO. 25: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA Us is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 25: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the company :
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a protective
order, documents relating to any decision to issue any notices, letters, campaigns, warranty
extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls, not including emails, based upon the conditions
alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make,
and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
This willingness to produce documents is very broad and generous when the facts known
to FCA show that the only observable complaint with the sliding door on Plaintiffs’ Grand Caravan
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 26: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating in any way to any
decision to modify the sliding doors and/or any of its related parts, in vehicles of the same year,
make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE.
RESPONSE NO. 26: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 26: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a diligent search and reasonable inquiry in the areas of the company
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to protective order, c/1000,
MOP/MIS, warranty claim data, and any documents relating to any decision to issue any notices,
letters, campaigns, warranty extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls, not including
emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS” definition,
for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
This willingness to produce documents is very broad and generous when the facts known
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to FCA show that the only observable complaint with the sliding door on Plaintiffs’ Grand Caravan
was a noise that was fully eliminated with lubrication on one occasion.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 27: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating in any way to any
decision to modify the electrical system and/or any of its related parts, in vehicles of the same year,
make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE.
RESPONSE NO, 27: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 27: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a diligent search and reasonable inquiry in the areas of the company
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to protective order, c/1000,
MOP/MIS, warranty claim data, and any documents relating to any decision to issue any notices,
letters, campaigns, warranty extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls, not including
emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “ELECTRICAL DEFECTS” definition, for
vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 28: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning customer complaints, claims,
reported failures, and warranty claims related to SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS in vehicles of the
same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE, including but not limited to any databases
in YOUR possession with information from dealers, service departments, parts departments, or
warranty departments, and all documents concerning YOUR response to each complaint, claim or
reported failure
RESPONSE NO. 28: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
FCA US further objects to this request as violating the privacy rights of other FCA US motor
vehicle owners.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 28: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA will conduct a reasonable search and diligent inquiry in the areas of the
company where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to the entry of a
protective order, documents relating to any documents concerning any internal analysis or
investigation, not including emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject
vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
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This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
This willingness to produce documents is very broad and generous when the facts known
to FCA show that the only observable complaint with the sliding door on Plaintiffs’ Grand Caravan
was a noise that was fully eliminated with lubrication on one occasion.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 29: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning customer complaints, claims,
reported failures, and warranty claims related to ELECTRICAL DEFECTS in vehicles of the same
year, make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE, including but not limited to any databases in
YOUR possession with information from dealers, service departments, parts departments, or
warranty departments, and all documents concerning YOUR response to each complaint, claim or
reported failure.
RESPONSE NO. 29: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “ELECTRICAL
DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading. FCA US
further objects to this request as violating the privacy rights of other FCA US motor vehicle owners.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 29: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a diligent search and reasonable inquiry in the areas of the company
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to protective order, warranty
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for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 32: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning failure rates of vehicles of the
same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE as a result of SLIDING DOOR
DEFECTS.
RESPONSE NO. 32: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information.
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 32: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part and search for and produce, subject to the protective order previously entered in this
matter, documents relating to C/1000 and MOP/MIS data, not including emails, based upon the
conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same
year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
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TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPO!REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
This willingness to produce documents is very broad and generous when the facts known
to FCA show that the only observable complaint with the sliding door on Plaintiffs’ Grand Caravan
was a noise that was fully eliminated with lubrication on one occasion.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 33: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning failure rates of vehicles of the
same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT VEHICLE as a result of ELECTRICAL DEFECTS.
RESPONSE NO. 33: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase
“ELECTRICAL DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and
misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 33: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part and search for and produce, subject to the protective order previously entered in this
matter, documents relating to C/1000 and MOP/MIS data, not including emails, based upon the
conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “ELECTRICAL DEFECTS” definition, for vehicles of the same
year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
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REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 34: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating to any fixes for
SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS in vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT
VEHICLE.
RESPONSE NO. 34: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “SLIDING
DOOR DEFECTS” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 34: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a diligent search and reasonable inquiry in the areas of the company
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to protective order, c/1000,
MOP/MIS, warranty claim data, and any documents relating to any decision to issue any notices,
letters, campaigns, warranty extensions, technical service bulletins and recalls, not including
emails, based upon the conditions alleged in Plaintiffs’ “SLIDING DOOR DEFECTS” definition,
for vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the subject vehicle.
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TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S REQ|REASON WHY NO FURTHER RESPONSE IS REQUIRED
FCA refers to its arguments made in its Opposition, which it incorporates here.
This response has been supplemented, with verification, and, with the entry of the protective
order, the production will occur. Thus, this motion is moot. There is no need for the court to order
any production, but if an order is granted by the court, it should be subject to the protective order
that has been approved by counsel, but not yet entered.
This willingness to produce documents is very broad and generous when the facts known
to FCA show that the only observable complaint with the sliding door on plaintiff's Grand Caravan
was a noise that was fully eliminated with lubrication on one occasion.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 35: All DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to
electronically stored information and electronic mails, concerning or relating to any fixes for
ELECTRICAL DEFECTS in vehicles of the same year, make, and model as the SUBJECT
VEHICLE.
RESPONSE NO. 35: Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2031.210(a)(2), FCA US lacks
the ability to comply with the demand for inspection because the Request is not compliant with
Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030(c)(1) and does not provide FCA US with sufficient information
to identify the documents or category of documents being sought. FCA US can neither state that it
is complying in full, in part, or lodge applicable objections in the absence of a specific description
of the materials FCA US is being asked to produce. The omnibus request seeking “All
DOCUMENTS... concerning...” is improper because “the custodian of the records is not
reasonably apprised of what he must produce.” Flora Crane Service Inc. v. Superior Court (1965)
234 Cal.2d. 767, 786-787. FCA US also objects to this request because the phrase “ELECTRICAL
DEFECTS?” lacks foundation and is vague, ambiguous, argumentative, and misleading.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE NO. 35: Without waiving any objection, FCA will
comply in part. FCA conducted a diligent search and reasonable inquiry in the areas of the company
where such information is likely to be found, and will produce, subject to protective order, c/1000,
MOP/MIS, warranty claim data, and any documents relating to any decision to issue any notices,
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