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Hans Von Ohain Killed in Crash By Driving Drunk, Argues Tesla Lawsuit claims Tesla Model 3 driver Hans Von Ohain was killed by defective Autopilot feature.
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— Tesla says a lawsuit filed in the death of 33-year-old Tesla employee Hans Von Ohain should be thrown out based on evidence collected from the Tesla Model 3 crash. On May 16, 2022, Hans Von Ohain was driving his 2021 Tesla Model 3 with neighbor Erik Rossiter in the passenger seat. Filed by Nora Bass, wife of Hans Von Ohain, the Colorado wrongful death lawsuit alleges the crash and Ohain's death were caused by a defective Tesla vehicle, especially the ...
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Kia Carnival Sliding Door Lawsuit Moves Forward in Court Class action lawsuit says Kia Carnival sliding door recall failed to repair the pinch sensors.
— A Kia Carnival sliding door lawsuit will continue in a U.S. federal court after only one claim was dismissed. Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher denied Kia's motion to compel arbitration and also denied Kia's motion to dismiss the Carnival sliding door lawsuit. The original class action was filed by Rachel and Andrew Langerhans regarding 2022-2023 Kia Carnival minivans, all which are allegedly defective in the U.S. It cost $405 to file the original class action ...
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Mazda CX-90 Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Virginia Mazda CX-90 SUVs allegedly equipped with squealing brakes and defective Lane-Keep Assist systems.
— A Mazda CX-90 class action lawsuit alleges 2024-2025 SUVs in Virginia suffer from squealing brakes and problems with the Lane-Keep Assist systems. The lawsuit asserts the CX-90 braking system components are defective and create loud squealing noise. And the CX-90 class action claims the Lane-Keep Assist systems apply "inappropriate and overly 'corrective' steering in opposition to steering input from the driver." Mazda describes Lane-Keep Assist and how it ...
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Mazda CX-90 Brake Squeak Lawsuit is Over Mazda and a CX-90 customer reach settlement over loud high-pitched squeaks and squeals.
— A Mazda CX-90 brake squeak lawsuit settlement has been reached, but not in the way owners desired. The proposed class action lawsuit was filed by New York plaintiff Daniel Green for customers of 2024-2025 CX-90 SUVs. Green leased a new 2024 Mazda CX-90 in September 2024, but the CX-90 "brakes were emitting a loud, high-pitched squeaking noise" when the SUV had less than 1,000 miles on it. A Mazda technician said a service alert bulletin had been issued ...
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Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System Lawsuit Trial Nears Class action lawsuit trial to determine if Honda automatic emergency braking systems defective.
— A Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System lawsuit is heading to trial for certain 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2020 Honda Accord owners. The Honda automatic emergency braking class action lawsuit alleges the Collision Mitigation Braking Systems were defective from the beginning. Honda denies all wrongdoing or liability for the allegations in the braking lawsuit and specifically denies the CMBS is defective. The alleged defects cause the emergency braking ...
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Mercedes Brake Booster Recall Lawsuit Dismissed Mercedes-Benz owner claims the recall failed from rental vehicle and reimbursement problems.
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— A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a vehicle owner claimed Mercedes and the dealer failed to provide a loaner vehicle during the recall. The lawsuit also alleges the Mercedes brake booster recall should have covered the cost of renting a replacement vehicle between the issuance of the “stop-drive” notice and the certification his vehicle was safe to drive. So the class action lawsuit wasn't filed about the brake booster itself, but ...
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Tesla Model S Door Handle Lawsuit Alleges 'Economic Injury' 2023-present Tesla Door handles have allegedly caused the cars to lose their values.
— Tesla Model S door handles have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the exterior and interior door handles are defective and Tesla concealed the defects from consumers. Plaintiff Robert L. Hyde says he purchased a new 2023 Tesla Model S in February 2023, and although he doesn't claim his vehicle crashed or he had any problems with the door handles, the plaintiff complains he has "suffered an economic injury." The plaintiff further complains Tesla has ...
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Lawsuit Says Hyundai Kona Defects Paralyzed Matthew Vela Hyundai Kona driver Matthew Vela claims defects caused his injuries in New Jersey crash.
— A 2023 Hyundai Kona is the focus of a lawsuit against Hyundai and numerous unnamed corporations by a driver who claims he was seriously injured due to a defective seat belt, headrest and driver's seat. According to the New Jersey lawsuit, plaintiff Matthew Vela was driving the 2023 Hyundai Kona in August 2025 when he stopped on Route 206 North in Sandyston, New Jersey. Wearing his seat belt and stopped to turn left, his Hyundai Kona was hit from behind by a ...
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Ford Lemon Law Lawyer Lawsuit is Dismissed Ford didn't prove the Lemon Law companies conspired to commit billing fraud against Ford.
— A Ford Lemon Law lawsuit is over and done after a federal judge ruled against Ford Motor and in favor of the Lemon Law lawyers who were sued for conspiracy. The lawsuit was filed by Ford in 2025 against Knight Law Group (Steve B. Mikhov, Amy Morse, Roger Kirnos, Dorothy Becerra), The Altman Law Group (Bryan C. Altman), and Wirtz Law APC (Richard M. Wirtz). Ford accused the Lemon Law lawyers of billing fraud and conspiracy in cases related to the Song-Beverly ...
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Mercedes 'mbrace' Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Two Mercedes-Benz owners claim the 'mbrace' system was useless once 3G wireless ended.
— A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit alleges the "mbrace" feature turned into an obsolete dinosaur when 3G wireless communication system networks were phased out. Wireless networks replaced 3G service with improved 4G and 5G cellular technology. The Mercedes mbrace subscription service allowed customers to access various entertainment, safety and security features, including roadside assistance and smartphone integration. Plaintiffs Jim Rose and Anita Gian ...
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Nissan Rogue Engine Warranty Extension For VC-Turbo Includes Nissan Rogue 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo long block engines.
— Another Nissan Rogue VC-Turbo engine warranty extension has been announced following a previous extended warranty for the engines. The previous Nissan engine warranty extension involved certain 2021-2024 Rogues, along with other models, which followed a VC-Turbo engine recall in 2025 . And that 2025 recall followed a federal Nissan VC-Turbo engine investigation opened in 2023. This extended warranty applies specifically to Nissan Rogue 3-cylinder 1.5L ...
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Ford Truck 'Death Wobble' Lawsuit Takes Another Turn Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks allegedly suffer from steering shimmy caused by the dampers.
— A Ford truck class action lawsuit is heading back to a district court after a visit to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Ford truck "death wobble" lawsuit was filed nearly seven years ago for customers nationwide and included 2005-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks. Over the years the class action lawsuit has changed. A lot. The current version includes only 2005-2007 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks purchased from dealerships in ...
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Mother Says Tesla Model X Tried to Kill Her Mallory Harcourt claims her 2-year-old son shouldn't have been able to drive into her.
— A Tesla Model X lawsuit dismissal has been upheld by an appeals court after an owner claimed the SUV tried to kill her and her unborn child. The Tesla Model X Incident California plaintiff Mallory Harcourt purchased a 2018 Tesla Model X in December 2018 when she was eight months pregnant. Days later she parked the Tesla in her driveway and took her two-year-old son (B.H.) out of the car seat, but she left her purse and key fob in the Model X. The ...
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Is Your Honda Prologue Clicking When Turning? Lawsuit Blames Axles Honda Prologue class action lawsuit alleges front drive axles cause clicking and clinking noise.
— A Honda Prologue class action lawsuit has been filed after two customers complained of clicking noise when turning, allegedly due to problems with the front drive axles. In December 2025 Honda told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the "clicking noise will not impact normal driving and the symptom is currently being investigated." But according to the Prologue class action, the 2024-2026 Honda SUVs are equipped with defective front drive ...
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GM 1.2-Liter Turbo Engine Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges 1.2 turbo 3-cylinder engines are defective in Buick and Chevrolet vehicles.
— A General Motors class action lawsuit alleges these vehicles are defective due to 1.2-liter turbo engine problems. 2024 to present Buick Encore 2024 to present Buick Envista 2024 to present Chevrolet Trailblazer 2024 to present Chevrolet Trax The class action was filed by California plaintiffs Samantha Cook and Donna Cook after purchasing a new 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Samantha Cook says she was driving the vehicle on January 25 when a reduced ...
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VW 2.0-Liter TSI Engine Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit EA888 engines in Audi and Volkswagen models allegedly have defective piston rings.
— An Audi and Volkswagen class action lawsuit alleges these vehicles are defective because they are equipped with 2.0-liter TSI engines. 2018-2021 Volkswagen Tiguan 2018-2023 Volkswagen Atlas 2018-2022 Volkswagen Passat 2018-2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2018-present Audi Q3 2018-present Audi Q5 2018-present Audi Q7 The EA888 2.0-liter TSI engines purportedly consume too much oil because of defective piston rings. And the Audi and VW ...
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GM Engine Failure Class Action Lawsuit Begins Huge lawsuit includes vehicles equipped with GM 6.2-Liter V8 EcoTec3 L87 engines.
— A General Motors engine failure class action lawsuit has finally begun following the filing of multiple class actions that were consolidated into this one. The 389-page lawsuit says these vehicles are equipped with defective GM 6.2-liter V8 EcoTec3 L87 engines. 2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade 2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2021–2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2021–2024 Chevrolet Suburban 2019–2024 GMC Sierra ...
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Jeep Corrosion Warranty Lawsuit Dismissed Class action lawsuit alleges Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator corrosion warranties are useless.
— A Jeep corrosion warranty class action lawsuit has been dismissed, but the judge left the door open for the plaintiffs to modify and refile their peeling paint lawsuit. In addition, the judge ruled the plaintiffs could refile previously dismissed claims from the Jeep corrosion warranty lawsuit. According to the class action filed in 2021 , model year 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles come with paint and corrosion warranties that ...
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Hyundai Tucson Automatic Emergency Braking Lawsuit Filed Class action lawsuit claims 2025 Hyundai Tucson emergency braking systems have cheap radar.
— A Hyundai class action lawsuit alleges 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUVs are equipped with defective automatic emergency braking systems. California plaintiff Dennis Sperling owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson and complains his vehicle has "experienced the braking defect in his vehicle numerous times." The purported "braking defect" is when the Tucson automatic emergency braking system suddenly and mistakenly activates while driving. The lawsuit doesn't describe any ...
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GM Lifter Lawsuit Update: Motion to Sever Denied Class action lawsuit alleges GM lifters and valvetrains are defective in multiple models.
— A General Motors lifter lawsuit is still trying to proceed in court more than four years after the class action lawsuit was filed in December 2021. The latest GM lifter lawsuit update involves a move by vehicle owners which failed in the district court. According to the class action, numerous GM models are defective because the valvetrains, active fuel management lifters and dynamic fuel management lifters are defective in these models. 2014-present ...
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