Facts

Israel Gonzales and his company Darmont Construction Corp. purchased a new Mercedes S63 AMG from Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. However, when plaintiff sought repairs from Mercedes-Benz after a flat tire, the repair was not covered because the warranty did not cover damage caused by a pothole. Plaintiffs sued Mercedes-Benz on the warranty.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended that defendant refused to fix their vehicle on several occasions. Plaintiffs further contended that defendant did not resolve plaintiffs' tire issue when defendant decided to finally address the issue. Plaintiffs also contended defendant owed damages for violating the state's lemon law, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, Plaintiffs further contended that they endured recurring suspension issues and unusual tire wear from after taking the vehicle to defendant on several occasions.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied the contentions.

Result

The jury award plaintiffs a $355,841 damages award which included a $118,613 restitution award and a $237,227 civil penalty.

Deliberation

4.5 hours

Length

4 days