Chen v. Subaru of America

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on the motion of Subaru of America ("Subaru") for summary judgment pursuant to Super. R. Civ. P. 56. Jurisdiction is pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 6-13.1-5.2.

Facts and Travel

This is an action brought under the Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practices Act, codified at § 6-13.1-1, et seq. ("RIDTPA"). Joseph Chen ("Plaintiff"), appearing pro se, is the fourth owner of a 1995 Subaru Impreza sedan that is equipped with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. The clutch began to slip badly, and Plaintiff brought the vehicle to Pat's Auto Center ("Pat's"), a…