California Supreme Court Watch

#22-187 Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC, S274625. (E073766; 77 Cal.App.5th 209; Riverside County Superior Court; RIC1807727.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is a used vehicle that is still covered by the manufacturer’s express warranty a “new motor vehicle” within the meaning of Civil Code section 1793.22, subdivision (e)(2), which defines “new motor vehicle” as including a “motor vehicle sold with a manufacturer’s new car warranty”?

Petition for review granted: 7/13/2022

Case fully briefed: 5/12/2023

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.

See the Petition for Review filed by Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.

See the Reply in Support of Petition Review filed by Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.

See the Opening Brief on the Merits filed by Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.

See the Reply Brief on the Merits filed by Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.

See the Petitioners’ Answer to Amicus Briefs filed by Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.