A recent legal filing reveals a compelling case involving a consumer’s battle against an automobile giant over alleged violations of consumer protection laws. The complaint, filed by Yury Shin in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura on August 15, 2025, targets Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Swickard TOA, LLC. Shin accuses these companies of willfully violating the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and breaching the implied warranty of merchantability.
The lawsuit unfolds with Shin’s purchase of a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Truck from Swickard MBZ on March 22, 2023. The vehicle was intended for personal and family use and came with express warranties promising repair or replacement for defects within specified periods. However, Shin alleges that upon delivery, the vehicle exhibited serious defects in materials and workmanship. These issues included engine noise followed by smoke, leading to an engine replacement; intermittent check engine light problems requiring exhaust camshaft replacement; and phone connectivity issues with the vehicle’s command center.
Despite multiple repair attempts at authorized dealerships totaling 52 days without resolution, Shin claims that significant defects persistently impaired the vehicle’s use, value, and safety. Shin argues that these ongoing issues violate both express and implied warranties under California law. Notably, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act mandates manufacturers to either replace defective goods or refund consumers if substantial defects are not remedied after reasonable repair attempts.
Shin seeks various forms of relief from the court: actual damages exceeding $35,000 due to repair costs and loss of use; civil penalties amounting to twice these damages for willful violation of warranty obligations; reimbursement for attorney fees; and other consequential damages related to inconvenience and financial losses incurred due to the vehicle’s malfunctioning state.
Represented by attorneys Barry L. Edzant and Samuel R.W. Price from Edzant Price LLP, Shin demands a jury trial to resolve these allegations against Mercedes-Benz USA and Swickard TOA. The case is presided over by Judge Ki Bieker under Case No. 2025MUIPL0500085.
Source: 2025CUPL050088_Yury_Shin_v_Mercedes_Benz_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
Source: 2025CUPL050088_Yury_Shin_v_Mercedes_Benz_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
Source: 2025CUPL050088_Yury_Shin_v_Mercedes_Benz_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
Source: 2025CUPL050088_Yury_Shin_v_Mercedes_Benz_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
