Johnson et al v. FCA USA, LLC

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
DORTHEA JOHNSON, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
Case No. 20-cv-12690
v. Hon. Matthew F. Leitman
FCA USA, LLC,
Defendant.
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ORDER (1) GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART
DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (ECF No. 106)
AND (2) DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS
WITHOUT PREJUDICE (ECF No. 107)
On November 3, 2025, the Court held a hearing on two motions that
Defendant FCA US LLC has filed: (1) a motion for summary judgment (ECF No.
106) and (2) a motion for sanctions arising out of the trade-in of Plaintiff Matthew
Schrader’s vehicle (ECF No. 107). For the reasons explained on the record, the
motions are resolved as follows:
• FCA’s motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 106) is GRANTED
IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. The motion is GRANTED
with respect to Plaintiffs’ express warranty claims and Plaintiff
Justin Rudick’s claim under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.
Those claims are DISMISSED. The motion is DENIED with
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respect to Plaintiff Matthew Schrader’s claim under the Texas
Deceptive Trade Practices Act. That is the sole claim remaining in
the case at this time.
• FCA’s motion for sanctions (ECF No. 107) is DENIED
WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
• The Court will hold a status conference in approximately 21 days to
discuss a schedule, if necessary, for additional motion practice. No
motions need be filed prior to that status conference. If the case has
not resolved by the time of the status conference, the Court will set
a schedule for the filing of (1) a renewed motion for sanctions by
FCA and (2) motion(s) for reconsideration of this Order by either
party.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Matthew F. Leitman
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: November 3, 2025
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the
parties and/or counsel of record on November 3, 2025, by electronic means and/or
ordinary mail.
s/Tara Villereal
Case Manager
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