Ford Motor Federal District Court Decisions

Armando Escamilla Bastida v. Ford Motor Company

Filed: June 6, 2025 as 5:2025cv00751
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, DOES 1 through 20, inclusive
Plaintiff: Armando Escamilla Bastida
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

MINUTES OF ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR REMAND by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. For the foregoing reasons, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's motion for remand. (See document for further details).; granting 11 MOTION to Remand Case to State Court. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (aco)

Carina Faburrieta v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: June 3, 2025 as 5:2025cv01244
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, Chino Ford LLC
Plaintiff: Carina Faburrieta
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REMANDING CASE TO STATE COURT SUA SPONTE by Judge David O. Carter. For the reasons set forth above, the Court hereby REMANDS this case to the Superior Court of San Bernardino. Accordingly, the Scheduling Conference set for July 14, 2025 is hereby VACATED. Case number CIVRS2501484. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb)

Margo Nahmani v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: May 29, 2025 as 2:2025cv04204
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Galpin Jaguar Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.
Plaintiff: Margo Nahmani
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY ACTION SHOULD NOT BE REMANDED FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The parties are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, in writing only, within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order, why this a ction should not be remanded for lack of subject matter jurisdiction because the amount in controversy does not exceed the jurisdictional threshold. The parties are encouraged to submit evidence and/or judicially noticeable facts in response…

Vara v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: May 27, 2025 as 1:2024cv00746
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, Lithia Ford Lincoln of Fresno
Plaintiff: Jose Vara
Nature of Suit: Contract Product Liability

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDER: Non-Expert Discovery due by 7/22/2025. Non-Dispositive Motions filed by 10/8/2025. Dispositive Motions filed by 11/3/2025. Pretrial Conference set for 2/2/2026 is CONTINUED to 4/6/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (JLT) before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Jury Trial (5-7 days) set for 3/31/2026 is CONTINUED to 6/2/2026 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (JLT) before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Order signed by…

Faramarz Taghilou v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: May 27, 2025 as 2:2024cv03987
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, John Jane Doe
Plaintiff: Faramarz Taghilou
Nature of Suit: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations

JUDGMENT by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. IT IS ADJUDGED that the above-captioned case is dismissed. The parties shall bear their own fees and costs. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (iv)

Ceja v. Ford Motor Co.

Filed: May 19, 2025 as 2:2023cv02974
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, Future Ford of Sacramento
Plaintiff: Alfredo Ceja
Nature of Suit: Contract Product Liability

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 5/16/2025 DIRECTING Defendant to pay Plaintiff attorneys fees, costs and expenses in the amount of $57,000.00 by 8/15/2025. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

Attia v. Ford Motor Co. et al

Filed: May 19, 2025 as 1:2023cv00341
Court: Alabama Southern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Co., Merit Hospital
Plaintiff: Joel B. Attia
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

ORDER ADOPTING 8 REPORT AND RECOOMENDATION of the Magistrate Judge. Plaintiff's Complaint is ORDERED DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Chief District Judge Jeffrey U. Beaverstock on 05/19/2025. (Copy to Plaintiff) (cjr)

Alberto Rivas Gonzalez v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: May 16, 2025 as 5:2024cv00053
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Plaintiff: ALBERTO RIVAS GONZALEZ
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. 33 Based on the stipulation of the parties, and good cause appearing therefore, the stipulation is granted. The entire action, including all claims and counterclaims stated herein against all parties, is hereby ORDERED dismissed with prejudice. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (san)

James Mallory v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: May 14, 2025 as 2:2025cv02835
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, DOES 1 through 10, inclusive
Plaintiff: James Mallory
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela, re Stipulation to Dismiss Case 13 . On May 8, 2025, the parties filed a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal (the "Stipulation"). The Court, having considered the Stipulation and good cause having been found, hereby GRANTS the Stipulation and ORDERS the entire action, including all claims and counterclaims stated herein against all parties, DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (es)

Johnston v. Ford Motor Co., et al.

Filed: May 13, 2025 as 2:2023cv02034
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, Heritage Ford
Plaintiff: David Johnston
Nature of Suit: Contract Product Liability

JUDGMENT signed by Senior District Judge William B. Shubb on 05/12/25 ENTERING Judgment in favor of Plaintiff in the amount of $210,000.00 per to the terms of the Rule 68 Offer. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AJB)

Frankowski v. Ford Motor Company

Filed: May 6, 2025 as 4:2025cv11327
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company
Plaintiff: Kyle Frankowski
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

Order by Judge William H. Orrick granting 15 Motion to Transfer Case to the Eastern District of Michigan. (jmd, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/5/2025) [Transferred from cand on 5/6/2025.]

Sharron Craig v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: May 1, 2025 as 2:2025cv03129
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, DOES 1-100, inclusive
Plaintiff: Sharron Craig
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER DISMISSING ACTION by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Case Terminated; Made JS-6) (vdr)

Trujillo v. Ford Motor Company

Filed: April 24, 2025 as 1:2024cv00464
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company
Plaintiff: Gary Trujillo
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Product Liability

ORDER GRANTING FIRST STIPULATION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 4/24/2025. Non-Expert Discovery due by 7/25/2025. Non-Dispositive Motions filed by 10/8/2025. Dispositive Motions filed by 11/5/2025. < b>Pretrial Conference set for 4/6/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (JLT) before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Jury Trial set for 6/2/2026 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (JLT) before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Deputy Clerk YV)

Jonathan Brancati v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: April 24, 2025 as 5:2025cv00070
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Plaintiff: Jonathan Brancati
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Order 1) GRANTING Plaintiff's Motion to Remand (Dkt. No. 17 ); and 2) VACATING the April 28, 2025 Hearing. This action is REMANDED to the California Superior Court for the County of Riverside, and the Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to close this case. Case Number CVRI2406773. MD JS-6. Case Terminated. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb)

Mark McCarthy v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: April 18, 2025 as 8:2025cv00769
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company
Plaintiff: Mark McCarthy
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

(IN CHAMBERS): ORDER REMANDING CASE TO STATE COURT SUA SPONTE by Judge David O. Carter: On the Court's own motion, the Court hereby REMANDS this case to the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. [See document for further information.] Case Terminated. Made JS-6 (es)

Huynh v. Ford Motor Co., et al

Filed: April 15, 2025 as 2:2024cv00970
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, Elk Grove Ford
Plaintiff: Tuan Huynh, Tom Huynh
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 4/14/2025 DIRECTING defendant to pay plaintiff $13,000 for attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. Payment is to be made to counsel for plaintiff by 7/9/25, and within 10 days of satisfaction of payment plaintiff will dismiss this case with prejudice against all parties. (Deputy Clerk AMW)

Caudell, et al. v. Ford Motor Company

Filed: April 15, 2025 as 1:2024cv01147
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company
Plaintiff: Adam Caudell, Brittany Caudell
Nature of Suit: Contract Product Liability

ORDER re 19 Stipulation for Dismissal of action with prejudice and directing the Clerk of Court to close the case signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 4/15/2025. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk TEL)

Piper et al v. Ford Motor Company et al

Filed: April 10, 2025 as 3:2024cv00116
Court: Indiana Northern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Company, Thor Industries Inc, Camping World RV Sales, LLC, Thor Motor Coach Inc, Ford Motor Co
Plaintiff: Mary A Piper, Thomas W Loveless
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

OPINION AND ORDER: the Court GRANTS Defendant Thors Motion to Dismiss DE 34 with respect to Counts One and Three, but the motion is DENIED with respect to Count Two. Count Three remains pending against Defendant Camping World. Counts One, Two, and Three remain pending against Defendant Ford Motor Company. Signed by Judge Gretchen S Lund on 4/10/2025. (jss)

Chavez et al v. Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC et al

Filed: April 8, 2025 as 1:2023cv01205
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Trans Union LLC
Plaintiff: Courtney Chavez, Carter Chavez
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit

ORDER Regarding Settlement Conference Procedures signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on April 8, 2025. (Deputy Clerk FMN)

Chavez et al v. Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC et al

Filed: April 3, 2025 as 1:2023cv01205
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Trans Union LLC
Plaintiff: Courtney Chavez, Carter Chavez
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit

ORDER re CROSS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND RELATED MOTION TO STRIKE. Order signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 4/2/2025. (Deputy Clerk WAK)