FRESNO – A Fresno consumer is seeking a rescission of the purchase contract of a General Motors vehicle he alleges has engine defects.
Luis A. Zapien-Peinado filed a complaint on Aug. 2 in the Fresno County Superior Court against General Motors LLC and Does 1-10 alleging violation of the Song-Beverly Act.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Aug. 13, 2015, he purchased a new 2015 GMC Sierra Crew that was delivered to him with serious defects and nonconformities to warranty, including engine defects.
The plaintiff holds General Motors LLC and Does 1-10 responsible because the nonconformities allegedly impaired the use, value and/or safety of the vehicle and the defendants allegedly failed to either promptly replace or repair the defective vehicle.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against defendants for general, special and actual damages; rescission; diminution in value; incidental and consequential damages; civil penalty; interest; attorney's fees; costs of suit; and further relief as the court deems just. He is represented by Steve Mikhov and Amy Morse of Knight Law Group LLP in Los Angeles.
Fresno County Superior Court case number 18-CECG-02882