A California resident has taken legal action against a major automobile manufacturer and its dealer, alleging multiple breaches of warranty and negligent repair practices. The complaint was filed by Venkatesan Sundaram in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, on September 9, 2025, targeting Nissan North America Inc. and Naftoon Inc., doing business as Stevens Creek Nissan.
The lawsuit stems from Sundaram’s purchase of a 2020 Nissan Leaf on December 20, 2020. He claims that the vehicle failed to meet the express written warranties provided by the defendants, citing numerous defects and malfunctions that impaired its use, value, and safety. Despite several attempts to have these issues resolved at authorized repair facilities, Sundaram alleges that the defendants did not adequately address the problems or offer restitution. According to the complaint, this constitutes a violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act—a California law designed to protect consumers from defective products.
Sundaram further accuses Nissan North America Inc. and Naftoon Inc. of breaching implied warranties under the same act by selling a vehicle that was unfit for ordinary purposes due to its defects. He argues that both companies had knowledge of these issues but failed to act accordingly. Additionally, he claims they engaged in unfair business practices under California’s Business and Professions Code § 17200 by knowingly selling defective vehicles and failing to inform consumers about their warranty rights.
The plaintiff is seeking various forms of relief from the court. These include rescission of the sales contract, actual damages amounting to $20,449.44, consequential damages, restitution for all payments made towards the vehicle, civil penalties up to twice his actual damages under the Song-Beverly Act, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest at maximum legal rates, and an injunction preventing further unfair competition by the defendants.
Representing Sundaram is Natalee Fisher from MES Legal Inc., who has outlined these grievances in detail within the filing (Case No.: 29CV474692). The case will be presided over by judges from the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County.
Source: 25CV474692_Venkatesan_Sundaram_v_Nissan_North_America_Complaint_County_of_Santa_Clara_California.pdf
