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FOR THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
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12 ANUM LALANI, a minor, by and through ) CASE NO. RG03112070
her Guardian ad Litem, SHOUKET )
13 (RICHARD) LALANI, )
) ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC. AND
14 Plaintiffs, ) AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS, INC.’S
) ANSWER TO ALAMO RENT-A-CAR’S
15 VS. CROSS-COMPLAINT
16 ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC., ISUZU )
TRUCK USA, INC., AMERICAN ISUZU )
17° MOTORS, INC., ALAMO RENT-A-CAR, ) Action Filed: August 15, 2003
INC., KEN LIGON AND CHRISTINE ) Trial Date: None
18 PAVEL-LIGON, and Does 1 to 250, )
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19 Defendants. )
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AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS. )
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22 Cross-defendants Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. appear
23 and generally and specifically deny each allegation and cause of action contained in the cross-
24 complaint.
25 Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. deny cross-complainant
26 sustained any damages due to any act or omission of Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
1, The cross-complaint fails to allege facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action
against Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc.
2. Cross-complainant was negligent, and that negligence directly caused the accident
and any resulting injuries or damages. Under the doctrine of Liv. Yellow Cab, cross-
complainant's contributory negligence reduces cross-complainant's damages, if any.
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11 which was not reasonably foreseeable. That abuse and alteration directly caused the accident and
12 any resulting injuries or damages.
13 5. Any damages cross-complainant claims were entirely or partly caused by the
14 negligence or other culpable conduct of persons or entities other than Isuzu Motors America, Inc.
15 and American Isuzu Motors, Inc., and their comparative fault reduces the percentage of fault of
16 Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc., if any.
17 6. The liability of Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc., if
18 any, is several pursuant to California Civil Code §§ 1430-1432, including but not limited to
19 § 1431.2.
20 7. The claims against Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc.
21 are preempted in whole or in part by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 15
22 USCS §1392(d), 1966 as amended, and regulations promulgated under it.
23 Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. pray:
1. That cross-complainant take nothing by his cross-complaint, and that the cross-
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complaint and the action be dismissed;
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2. For its costs; and
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3. For such other and further relief as the Court deems proper.
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e ry 7 ‘nowary ane out WN © BAS a0 Vi incent Galvin: (#104448) ny BEY a \*95 Neil M. Kliebenstein (#226060) 3-0 i BOWMAN AND BROOKE LLP ate WN 1741 Technology Drive, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95110-1355 ; natn >} WY Telephone: (408) 279-5393 p. fu A U Facsimile: (408) 279-5845 jor Nad & Wn Attorneys for Defendants ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC,, - DH ISUZU TRUCK, U.S.A., INC., AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS, INC. YN o SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10 FOR THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA 1] 12 ANUM LALANI, a minor, by and through ) CASE NO. RG03112070 her Guardian ad Litem, SHOUKET ) 13 (RICHARD) LALANI, ) ) ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC. AND 14 Plaintiffs, ) AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS, INC.’S ) ANSWER TO ALAMO RENT-A-CAR’S 15 VS. CROSS-COMPLAINT 16 ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC., ISUZU ) TRUCK USA, INC., AMERICAN ISUZU ) 17° MOTORS, INC., ALAMO RENT-A-CAR, ) Action Filed: August 15, 2003 INC., KEN LIGON AND CHRISTINE ) Trial Date: None 18 PAVEL-LIGON, and Does 1 to 250, ) ) 19 Defendants. ) , - 20 AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS. ) 21 22 Cross-defendants Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. appear 23 and generally and specifically deny each allegation and cause of action contained in the cross- 24 complaint. 25 Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. deny cross-complainant 26 sustained any damages due to any act or omission of Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American 27 Isuzu Motors, Inc. 28 MN ODMA\PCDOCS\SJO\121208\1 1 ‘ . © © * + AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 1, The cross-complaint fails to allege facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action against Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. 2. Cross-complainant was negligent, and that negligence directly caused the accident and any resulting injuries or damages. Under the doctrine of Liv. Yellow Cab, cross- complainant's contributory negligence reduces cross-complainant's damages, if any. aD 3. The product described in the cross-complaint was not used in the manner for nn which it was intended, and that misuse directly caused the accident and any resulting injuries or wo damages. io 10 4. The product described in the cross-complaint was abused and altered in a manner 11 which was not reasonably foreseeable. That abuse and alteration directly caused the accident and 12 any resulting injuries or damages. 13 5. Any damages cross-complainant claims were entirely or partly caused by the 14 negligence or other culpable conduct of persons or entities other than Isuzu Motors America, Inc. 15 and American Isuzu Motors, Inc., and their comparative fault reduces the percentage of fault of 16 Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc., if any. 17 6. The liability of Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc., if 18 any, is several pursuant to California Civil Code §§ 1430-1432, including but not limited to 19 § 1431.2. 20 7. The claims against Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. 21 are preempted in whole or in part by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 15 22 USCS §1392(d), 1966 as amended, and regulations promulgated under it. 23 Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and American Isuzu Motors, Inc. pray: 1. That cross-complainant take nothing by his cross-complaint, and that the cross- 24 complaint and the action be dismissed; 25 2. For its costs; and 26 3. For such other and further relief as the Court deems proper. 27 Mill 28 2 ODMA\PCDOCS\SJO\121208\1 2 Dated: February Y , 2004 BOWMAN AND BROOKE LLP ~ NY Yeon BW Neil Kliebenstein WA Attorneys for Defendant ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC. DA _and AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS, INC. YN WII Oo IMI MI) 0 — — _ _ —_— _ — —_ _ bp ie) i) nN NO Ne NO No N _ nODMA\PCDOCS\SJO\121208\1 Alan, Zacharin, Esq. Bite Shouket ( tichard) Lalani 7 Andrada, & ‘Schanzenbach . Michael B. Moore, Esq. “180 Grand Avenue, Suite 900 : |> CharlesA. Browning, Esq. Oakland;CA 94612 * Moore & Browning” 610) 287-4160 . 595 Market Street; Suite 1320 ‘Fax: G10)2287-4161 + San Francisco, ce 94105 “as 956- 6500 * - : Christine Pavel-Ligon : Timothy F.. Pearce, Esq. ° Moraevs fo for. Ribina Lalani = ‘Hersh. & Hersh: » Gary Moss, Esq: ‘San Francisco, E CA 94102 601 Van Ness Avenue #2030 (415):441-5544 “San Francisco, CA, 94102 : ‘be. served, at the: office address as last giveni person’ ‘on any document filed iin ‘the served on that jPerson; person's: place of, residence. party iin this action by causing a true copy: of seam to be. transmitted by ffisimile to she « is déclatation was: 5 Bxecuited on February. 4, 2004, at Sani F oe wat hp a caperagt Ve ene Reo i Fy ae oe a PAS a Aes tetos 6 he Rene cfu 7 Pee mye Pe OWT 2 oeBeak