Hanwei Cheng has taken legal action against a major automobile manufacturer, alleging multiple breaches of warranty and unfair business practices. On January 30, 2025, Hanwei Cheng filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against FCA US, LLC. The case revolves around a defective vehicle that Cheng purchased and claims has numerous unresolved issues.
According to the complaint, Hanwei Cheng purchased a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee on February 25, 2023. The vehicle allegedly exhibited defects and malfunctions that impaired its use, value, and safety. Despite several attempts to have these issues resolved by authorized repair facilities, the problems persisted. As a result, Cheng accuses FCA US, LLC of violating the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act by failing to conform the vehicle to express written warranties within a reasonable number of repair attempts or during the warranty period. "Defendants must refund the price of the Vehicle to Plaintiff," states the complaint.
Cheng further alleges that FCA US breached implied warranties under the same act by selling a vehicle that was not fit for its intended purpose. The plaintiff asserts that these actions were willful since FCA US had knowledge of the defects but refused to make necessary repairs or provide compensation. Additionally, Cheng accuses FCA US of engaging in unlawful and unfair business practices as defined by California Business & Professions Code § 17200. This includes placing defective vehicles into commerce knowingly and performing negligent repairs.
The lawsuit seeks various forms of relief from the court. Hanwei Cheng requests actual damages amounting to $58,495 along with consequential and incidental damages according to proof at trial. Furthermore, Cheng seeks restitution for all consideration given towards the purchase of the vehicle and civil penalties under the Song-Beverly Act amounting to twice the actual damages incurred. The plaintiff also demands reasonable attorney's fees and costs associated with this action.
Representing Hanwei Cheng are attorneys Neal F. Morrow III and Maxwell Kreymer from MES Legal Inc., while no specific defense attorneys are mentioned in this document. The case is presided over by Judge M. Arechig with Case ID: 25CV457790.