Opinion
CV 22-2111 DSF (AGRx)
07-14-2022
RICHARD CHILLON, et al., Plaintiffs, v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Defendant.
ORDER DENYING MOTION TO REMAND (DKT. 20)
DALE S. FISCHER UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Plaintiffs move to remand this case based on Defendant's alleged failure to establish that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. The Court deems this matter appropriate for decision without oral argument. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 78; Local Rule 7-15.
Defendant has adequately demonstrated that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Plaintiffs allege that they have “suffered damages . . . in an amount not less than $25,001.00.” Compl. ¶ 14. Later, they demand “the remedies provided [by law], including the entire contract price.” Id. ¶ 21. Defendant has provided evidence that the contract price at issue, less a mileage offset, is at least $28,358.44. See Mortensen Decl. ¶ 5; Opp'n at 12-13. In addition, Plaintiffs also seek civil penalties of two times actual damages. Compl. ¶ 15.
The pleaded damages and demanded civil penalties alone exceed $75,000 even before attorney's fees and punitive damages are considered. The motion to remand is DENIED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.