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Consumer Law
Product Liability
Lemon Law

Nshan Norasakharyan v. Chrysler Group LLC and Simi Valley Chrysler Jeep Inc.

Published: May 5, 2012 | Result Date: May 5, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 56-2010-00372655-CU-BC-SIM Verdict –  Defense

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

René Korper


Defendant

Matthew M. Proudfoot


Experts

Plaintiff

James McNab
(technical)

Defendant

Richard A. Schmidt
(technical)

Facts

Nshan Norasakharyan bought a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Simi Valley Chrysler Jeep Inc. for $50,581 on Dec. 18, 2006. On June 6th, Norasakharyan brought the vehicle to the dealership, reporting it was shifting into neutral while driving. On June 10th, he returned with the same concern, and the vehicle also displayed the "check engine" light. In April and May 2009, Norasakharyan reported other warning lights.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Norasakharyan filed suit against Chrysler Group LLC and the dealership, alleging consumer protection under the Lemon Law. He contended that the vehicle suffered an intermittent electrical problem, which was becoming serious and causing more problems.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Chrysler contended that the loss of power concern was repaired on the second visit and that Norasakharyan failed to mention again.

Damages

Norasakharyan sought the repurchase of his vehicle for $72,000.

Result

The jury rendered a verdict for the defense.

Poll

10-2

Length

four days


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