thuy chung, Plaintiff, vs. volkswagen group of america inc., et al. Defendants.
Case No.: BC 713895
Hearing Date: July 10, 2020
Hearing Time: 8:30 a.m.
[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:
DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT;
DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKE IMPROPER DAMAGE ALLEGATIONS FROM PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
Background
Defendants Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“VW”) and County-Wide Rambler, Inc. dba Volkswagen of Garden Grove (“VW Garden Grove”) (jointly, “VW Defendants”) brings this demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint of Plaintiff Thuy Chung (“Chung”). The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) asserts causes of action for violations of the Song-Beverly Act and fraudulent inducement. The VW Defendants[1] now demur to the fraudulent inducement causes of action (concealment, intentional misrepresentation, and negligent misrepresentation). The VW Defendants also move to strike allegations of punitive damages from the SAC. Chung opposes.
Discussion
A
Hearing Date
July 10, 2020
Type
Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
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thuy chung, Plaintiff, vs. volkswagen group of america inc., et al. Defendants.
Case No.: BC 713895
Hearing Date: July 10, 2020
Hearing Time: 8:30 a.m.
[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:
DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT;
DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKE IMPROPER DAMAGE ALLEGATIONS FROM PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
Background
Defendants Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“VW”) and County-Wide Rambler, Inc. dba Volkswagen of Garden Grove (“VW Garden Grove”) (jointly, “VW Defendants”) brings this demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint of Plaintiff Thuy Chung (“Chung”). The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) asserts causes of action for violations of the Song-Beverly Act and fraudulent inducement. The VW Defendants[1] now demur to the fraudulent inducement causes of action (concealment, intentional misrepresentation, and negligent misrepresentation). The VW Defendants also move to strike allegations of punitive damages from the SAC. Chung opposes.
Discussion
A