Shoaib Mian has filed a lawsuit against a major automobile manufacturer, alleging breach of warranty and seeking significant damages. The complaint was filed on November 21, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, naming Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as the defendant.
The case revolves around a 2022 Volkswagen Passat purchased by Mian from an authorized dealer on December 15, 2021. According to the petition, Mian began experiencing defects with the vehicle shortly after taking possession. These issues included problems with the engine and electrical systems, such as intermittent illumination of warning lights and failure to start. Despite multiple attempts to have these defects repaired by authorized dealers, Mian claims that Volkswagen failed to resolve the issues satisfactorily.
Mian's complaint asserts that these defects violate both the written warranty provided at purchase and an implied warranty of merchantability under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The plaintiff alleges that Volkswagen’s inability to repair the vehicle within a reasonable number of attempts has led to a loss of confidence in its safety and reliability. As a result, Mian formally revoked acceptance of the vehicle in July 2024 but claims that Volkswagen refused this revocation and failed to provide appropriate remedies.
The lawsuit seeks various forms of relief from the court. Mian is asking for monetary compensation equivalent to his actual damages up to and including the full purchase price of the vehicle. Additionally, he seeks incidental and consequential damages, costs associated with repairs, attorney fees, and other related expenses. Furthermore, Mian requests non-monetary relief not exceeding $250,000 and asks for an order directing Volkswagen to properly repair any outstanding defects in the vehicle.
Representing Shoaib Mian is attorney John D. Barker from Krohn & Moss Ltd., while details about defense attorneys are not specified in this document. The case is assigned Case ID 2024-82129 in Court No. 125 under Judge Chandra Lawson's jurisdiction.