Michael Naron has filed a lawsuit against General Motors, LLC, alleging multiple violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The complaint was filed on November 7, 2024, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. Naron accuses General Motors of failing to honor both express and implied warranties related to his 2019 Chevrolet Bolt.
According to the complaint, Michael Naron purchased the vehicle on March 6, 2022. He claims that General Motors failed to conform the vehicle to its express written warranties despite numerous repair attempts. "The defects, malfunctions, and nonconformities were presented to Defendant’s authorized repair facilities multiple times," Naron states in his filing. These issues have allegedly impaired the use, value, and safety of the vehicle significantly. As a result, Naron argues that he is entitled to restitution under California Civil Code §1794(a) for breach of express warranty.
Naron further alleges that General Motors breached the implied warranty of merchantability as defined by Cal. Civ. Code §1791.1 and §1792. He contends that the vehicle's malfunctions render it unfit for ordinary purposes and claims it would not pass without objection in trade circles. The plaintiff asserts that these breaches entitle him to additional restitution and civil penalties amounting to twice his actual damages under Cal. Civ. Code §1794(c).
In terms of relief sought from the court, Michael Naron is asking for several forms of compensation and declarations: rescission of the sales contract; acknowledgment that General Motors had ample opportunity for repairs; actual damages totaling $21,770.98; consequential and incidental damages; civil penalties double his actual damages; reasonable attorney fees; prejudgment interest at the highest legal rate; temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions against further unfair practices by General Motors; costs incurred during litigation; and any other relief deemed just by the court.
Representing Michael Naron is MFS Legal Inc., with Neal F. Morrow III serving as his attorney. The case has been assigned Case No.: 24CV451284 in front of Judge J. Nguyen at the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County.