SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - NORTHWEST DISTRICT

ELISABETH GIMENEZ, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants.

CASE NO: LC107858

[TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

Dept. U

8:30 a.m.

July 10, 2020

On September 28, 2018, Elisabeth Gimenez (Plaintiff) filed a complaint against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Defendant) and Does 1 through 50, alleging: (1) breach of express warranty in violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act; (2) breach of implied warranty in violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act; and (3) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (b). On May 13, 2020, Plaintiff filed a motion for leave to file a first amended complaint.

LEGAL STANDARDS AND DISCUSSION

Issue One: Procedural Requirements

California Rules of Court, rule 3.1324 requires a motion seeking leave to amend to