The plaintiffs in a recent court case have taken legal action against a major automotive company, alleging significant breaches of consumer protection laws. On February 18, 2025, Cristina A. Huerta Boykins and Derrick J. Boykins filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, against FCA US LLC. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and injunctive relief due to alleged violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and other unfair business practices.
Cristina A. Huerta Boykins and Derrick J. Boykins, residents of Simi Valley, California, purchased a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L on August 18, 2024. They allege that the vehicle has numerous defects that impair its use, value, and safety. According to the complaint, FCA US LLC failed to repair these defects despite multiple attempts at authorized repair facilities. The plaintiffs argue that this failure constitutes a breach of express warranties under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. They claim that FCA US LLC did not replace the vehicle or provide restitution as required by law.
The plaintiffs also accuse FCA US LLC of breaching implied warranties by selling a vehicle unfit for its intended purpose. They assert that the company was aware of the vehicle's defects but chose to sell it anyway, thereby engaging in unlawful business practices under California's Business and Professions Code Section 17200. This code prohibits "unlawful," "unfair," and "fraudulent" business acts or practices.
In their complaint, Cristina A. Huerta Boykins and Derrick J. Boykins seek various forms of relief from the court. They request actual damages amounting to $55,279.97 along with consequential and incidental damages according to proof at trial. Additionally, they seek civil penalties under the Song-Beverly Act amounting to twice their actual damages due to what they describe as willful non-compliance by FCA US LLC with warranty obligations.
The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Neal F. Morrow III and Michael J. Avila from MES Legal Inc., based in Torrance, California. The case is identified as Case No: 2U2ZSCUIPLOS8 496 in the Superior Court of California for Ventura County.