A legal battle is unfolding as a consumer takes on a major automotive corporation over alleged vehicle defects. On December 13, 2024, Jose Angeles filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc., claiming breaches of warranty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
The case centers around a 2022 Toyota Tundra 4WD purchased by Angeles on October 2, 2022. Angeles asserts that the vehicle was delivered with significant defects and nonconformities to its warranty, particularly affecting the electrical system. Despite multiple attempts to have these issues resolved through authorized service facilities, Angeles claims that Toyota failed to repair the vehicle adequately. The plaintiff alleges violations including breach of express and implied warranties and seeks restitution or replacement under the Song-Beverly Act.
Angeles's complaint outlines several specific grievances against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc., accusing them of failing to uphold their express warranties that promised defect-free material and workmanship in the vehicle. The lawsuit states that despite assurances from Toyota's representatives that repairs had been made, defects persisted after numerous attempts at rectification. This has led Angeles to revoke acceptance of the sales contract for the Tundra.
In addition to seeking a replacement or refund for the defective vehicle, Angeles demands damages exceeding $35,000 exclusive of interest and costs. The plaintiff also seeks incidental and consequential damages along with attorneys' fees as provided under the Song-Beverly Act. Furthermore, due to what is described as intentional failure by Toyota to comply with their obligations under this act, Angeles is pursuing civil penalties amounting up to twice his actual damages.
Represented by Erik Whitman from American Lemon Law Group LLP, Jose Angeles hopes for a favorable judgment from Judge M. Arechiga overseeing Case Number 24CV454067 in Santa Clara County’s Superior Court.