In the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, plaintiff Shawn Trocke has filed a lawsuit against Thousand Oaks Sales, Inc., dba DCH Subaru of Thousand Oaks, Driveway Finance Corp., Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and 50 unidentified defendants (Does 1-50). The case ID is 2023CUBT006725 and it was filed on March 20, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, Unfair Competition Law (B&P 17200), Fraud and Deceit, and Violation of Vehicle Code 11711.
Represented by attorney Roger S. Bonakdar from Bonakdar Law Firm, Trocke accuses Thousand Oaks Sales (DCH) of illegal conduct in their car dealership operations. The plaintiff claims that Driveway Finance Corp., as a lender through DCH Subaru in Ventura County, is also implicated in the alleged violations. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America is held liable for issuing a bond to DCH Subaru under Vehicle Code section 17110.
The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $25,000 for these alleged violations. Trocke's complaint also includes statutory claims for an award of reasonable attorney’s fees.