# 14
ruben serobyan, Plaintiff, v. kia motors america, inc., Defendant.
Case No.: EC068121
Hearing Date: August 24, 2018
[TENTATIVE] order RE:
demurrer; motion to strike
BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Ruben Serobyan (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on May 8, 2016, it leased a 2016 Kia Forte vehicle (VIN no. KNAFK4A66G5613586), which was manufactured or distributed by Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that despite the warranties on the vehicle, the vehicle contained or developed defects, which have manifested in smoke coming from the hood while driving, coolant leaking from the vehicle, recurrent activation of the “check engine light/malfunction indicator lamp”, the need to replace the transmission assembly, etc. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant and its representatives stated they were unable to service or repair the vehicle. As a result, Plaintiff alleges he was damaged.
The first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed May 25, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1)
Hearing Date
August 24, 2018
Type
Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)
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# 14
ruben serobyan, Plaintiff, v. kia motors america, inc., Defendant.
Case No.: EC068121
Hearing Date: August 24, 2018
[TENTATIVE] order RE:
demurrer; motion to strike
BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Ruben Serobyan (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on May 8, 2016, it leased a 2016 Kia Forte vehicle (VIN no. KNAFK4A66G5613586), which was manufactured or distributed by Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that despite the warranties on the vehicle, the vehicle contained or developed defects, which have manifested in smoke coming from the hood while driving, coolant leaking from the vehicle, recurrent activation of the “check engine light/malfunction indicator lamp”, the need to replace the transmission assembly, etc. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant and its representatives stated they were unable to service or repair the vehicle. As a result, Plaintiff alleges he was damaged.
The first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed May 25, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1)