A legal battle has erupted over alleged vehicle defects, sparking a lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for consumer rights. On April 9, 2025, Yolanda Roberts filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against Ford Motor Company. The case centers around allegations of breach of warranty and unfair business practices related to a defective vehicle.
Yolanda Roberts, a resident of Richmond, California, claims that her 2025 Range Rover Velar, purchased on February 18, 2025, from Ford Motor Company is plagued with defects that substantially impair its use and safety. The lawsuit accuses Ford of violating the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act by failing to repair or replace the vehicle after multiple attempts. According to the complaint, "Defendants violated the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act by failing to conform the Vehicle to the express written warranties within a reasonable number of repair attempts." The plaintiff alleges that these issues were presented to authorized repair facilities numerous times without resolution.
Roberts' legal team argues that Ford's actions constitute not only a breach of express and implied warranties but also violations under California's Business and Professions Code § 17200 for unfair competition. They claim that Ford knowingly sold vehicles with defective components and failed to adequately inform consumers about their warranty rights. "Defendant FORD MOTOR COMPANY intentionally placed the Subject Vehicle, with defective components, into the stream of commerce," states the complaint. As such, Roberts seeks damages including restitution for the purchase price of $71,836.88, civil penalties amounting to twice her actual damages due to willful violations by Ford, as well as attorney fees and costs incurred during litigation.
In addition to monetary compensation, Roberts is seeking injunctive relief against Ford Motor Company. She requests declarations rescinding her sales contract and confirming that Ford had ample opportunity to address the vehicle's issues under warranty terms. Furthermore, she demands an order compelling Ford to account for all profits derived from what she alleges are unlawful business practices while prohibiting further acts deemed unfair competition under state law.
Representing Yolanda Roberts are attorneys Neal F. Morrow III from MES Legal Inc., based in Torrance, CA; and Ryan K. Marden from Marden Law Inc., located in Irvine, CA. The case is being presided over by Judge Sahar Enayati under Case ID CGC-25-624211.