In a legal battle that underscores the importance of consumer rights and product reliability, a San Francisco resident has taken action against a major automotive company. Edward Francis Le Breton IV filed a complaint on December 4, 2024, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. The lawsuit centers around allegations of breach of statutory duty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
The case involves Edward Francis Le Breton IV's purchase of a 2023 Land Rover Discovery from Jaguar Land Rover San Francisco. According to the complaint, the vehicle was sold with both express and implied warranties guaranteeing its quality and performance. However, Le Breton claims that the vehicle failed to meet these standards due to defects in manufacturing or design. Despite attempts to have the vehicle repaired under warranty provisions, he alleges that Jaguar Land Rover North America and their local dealership did not resolve the issues within a reasonable timeframe or provide an adequate remedy such as replacement or refund.
Le Breton asserts that his reliance on these warranties was justified when purchasing the vehicle for $95,537.80. He contends that without these assurances, he would not have proceeded with the purchase. The complaint highlights that Jaguar Land Rover North America and its San Francisco dealership breached their obligations by failing to repair or replace the defective vehicle as mandated by California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
The plaintiff is seeking several forms of relief from the court. These include general damages for breach of warranty as outlined in California Civil Code Section 1794, incidental and consequential damages also pursuant to this section, and a civil penalty amounting to twice his actual damages. Additionally, Le Breton requests compensation for attorney fees incurred during this legal process along with pre-judgment interest and other costs associated with bringing this suit forward.
Representing Edward Francis Le Breton IV is Liz A. Gayle from Gayle Law Group PC based in Woodland Hills, California. The case has been assigned Case No. CGC-24-620278 in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County.