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Kia Telluride Power Seat Recall Leads to Lawsuit Kia Telluride front power seat motor fires are possible, but lawsuit claims repairs won't work.
— A Kia Telluride power seat recall allegedly won't help customers other than to take their time and money. Michigan plaintiff Vincent Brandt filed the class action lawsuit less than a month after a Kia Telluride power seat recall was announced for nearly 463,000 model year 2020-2024 SUVs because of the possibility of front power seat motor fires. According to the Kia Telluride power seat recall , the front power seat motor can overheat due to a stuck power ...
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Texas Supreme Court Reverses Sarah Milburn / Honda Seat Belt Award Sarah Milburn Uber Honda Odyssey crash left Texas woman a quadriplegic.
— The Texas Supreme Court has erased a $26 million verdict against Honda in the case of Sarah Milburn, who was left a quadriplegic in a crash of a 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan driven by Uber driver Arian Yusufzai. On the night of November 14, 2015, Sarah Milburn, at the time 23, went out with five friends to a Dallas bar. The group then decided to meet with other friends at a different bar shortly after midnight. According to court documents, a member of the ...
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Chrysler Uconnect Lawsuit Says Infotainment Systems Have Problems Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models allegedly have Uconnect and Uconnect 5 defects.
— A Fiat Chrysler (FCA) Uconnect class action lawsuit alleges several models are equipped with defective infotainment systems. The Uconnect and Uconnect 5 infotainment system operates the backup camera image display, audio and radio system controls, cell phone connectivity, weather information and the navigation system. The Uconnect infotainment system is how a driver accesses the entertainment, safety, communication and navigation systems. The FCA Uconnect ...
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Hans Von Ohain Tesla Crash Not Caused by Autopilot, Says Tesla Tesla argues the Model 3 was never defective and Autopilot did not cause death of Von Ohain.
— The Hans Von Ohain Tesla crash lawsuit should allegedly be dismissed because Tesla did not cause the crash or the death of the 33-year-old Tesla employee. The Hans Von Ohain Tesla wrongful death lawsuit alleges the Colorado man was killed because the Autopilot system in his 2021 Tesla Model 3 was defective. The May 16, 2022, Tesla crash also involved a friend of Von Ohain's, Erik Rossiter, who was sitting in the Model 3 front passenger seat and told ...
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Ford Appeals $1.7 Billion Roof-Crush Verdict In Hill v. Ford, Georgia jury blamed Ford for crushed roof in a rollover crash of a 2002 Ford F-250.
— The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia will determine if Ford will be forced to pay $1.7 billion after a Georgia couple were killed in a violent rollover crash. Various organizations have submitted amicus briefs in support of Ford, including the Georgia and United States Chambers of Commerce, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Georgians for Lawsuit Reform and the American Tort Reform Association. The $1.7 billion verdict came from a Georgia jury ...
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Mazda Connect Infotainment Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Mazda infotainment problems leave drivers without important features.
— Mazda infotainment system problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the system, called Mazda Connect, causes failures of the navigation, audio, backup camera and Bluetooth systems. The lawsuit alleges the Mazda infotainment system can malfunction intermittently or permanently, leaving drivers without important features. The Mazda Connect infotainment class action lawsuit includes these vehicles: 2016-2022 Mazda Mazda2 2014-2018 Mazda ...
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BMW Owner Awarded $1.9 Million After Door Closed on His Thumb New York plaintiff Godwin Boateng contends losing tip of his thumb will cost him $3 million.
— A New York BMW owner has been awarded $1.9 million because he lost the tip of his thumb when the 2013 BMW X5 soft-close door closed on his thumb. Plaintiff Godwin Boateng filed the lawsuit after he got out of his 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport in July 2016 and rested his right hand on the driver’s door column with his back facing the vehicle and the door about one-foot open. The vehicle is equipped with BMW's soft-close door feature. "In tight parking ...
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No Missouri GM Oil Consumption Class Action Lawsuit Judge decertifies General Motors 5.3-liter Vortec excessive oil consumption class action lawsuit.
— A General Motors oil consumption class action lawsuit in Missouri is no longer a class action at all. Plaintiff Robert Riddell purchased a new 2012 Chevrolet Silverado equipped with a generation IV 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 engine. According to the lawsuit, the Vortec 5300 engines contain defective piston rings which lead to excessive oil consumption. Without enough oil, the engine is not lubricated and the components are not protected against wear and ...
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Ford Backup Camera Recalls Failed, Alleges New Jersey Lawsuit New Jersey class action lawsuit alleges 360-degree camera system recall failed, 3 of them.
— Ford backup camera recalls have allegedly failed for customers who purchased their Ford and Lincoln vehicles in New Jersey. According to a class action lawsuit, the 360-degree camera systems are defective and routinely and regularly fail. The defects cause backup camera failures and images that are blue, black or blank. The Ford class action lawsuit includes: "All persons who, within the applicable limitations period, purchased or leased in New Jersey ...
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BMW Coolant Leak Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Plaintiffs claim BMW coolant lines crack from heat and the engines fail when coolant leaks.
— A BMW coolant leak class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the two plaintiffs alleged the coolant hoses crack from normal use of the vehicle. A cracked and damaged coolant hose can leak coolant and cause the engine to overheat, stall and fail. The BMW coolant leak lawsuit includes these vehicles in California: 2017-2021 BMW 230i 2017-2021 BMW 320i 2017-2021 BMW 330i 2017-2021 BMW 430i 2017-2021 BMW 530i 2017-2021 BMW 540i BMW ...
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Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement Reached Mazda class action lawsuit says low engine warning lights force owners to add oil between changes.
— A Mazda valve stem seal settlement has been reached after owners complained about having to add engine oil between scheduled oil changes. The valve stem seal settlement says a customer may be eligible for certain benefits if a "LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL” warning message appears on the instrument cluster before the regular oil change interval of 7,500 miles or one year, or if that happens after an oil refill after noticing the oil was low before the regular oil ...
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BMW Shark Fin Antenna Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit California BMW owners allegedly face expensive repairs if water enters the shark fin antennas.
— BMW shark fin antenna problems have led to a California class action lawsuit which alleges faulty seals allow water to enter the antennas and damage important components. The BMW shark fin antenna class action lawsuit includes: "All persons or entities who are: (1) current or former owners and/or lessees of a Class Vehicle; and (2) reside in California and purchased a Class Vehicle for primarily personal, family or household purposes, as defined by ...
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Ford Ordered to Pay Nearly $57 Million Over Broken Leg Colorado woman Lorelle Thompson says her leg was seriously injured by a 'park-to-reverse' defect.
— A Colorado woman has been awarded nearly $57 million after she said her leg was badly broken because a 1998 Ford Expedition was defective. The original Ford lawsuit was filed in December 2018 and was completely dismissed by the court in September 2019, but the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice. This allowed the plaintiff to take further actions with the lawsuit. According to the Ford lawsuit, plaintiff Lorelle Thompson drove her 1998 Ford Expedition ...
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Subaru Fuel Pump Lawsuit Settlement Reached Subaru fuel pump recalls allegedly weren't good enough, sending owners to court.
— A Subaru fuel pump lawsuit settlement has been reached for certain customers of these vehicles. 2017-2020 Subaru Impreza 2017-2020 Subaru Outback 2017-2020 Subaru Legacy 2017-2020 Subaru Forester 2017-2020 Subaru Ascent 2017-2020 Subaru BRZ 2017-2020 Subaru WRX Owners will eventually have the opportunity to input their vehicle VINs at the Subaru fuel pump settlement website, SubaruFuelPumpsSettlement.com . The Subaru fuel pumps ...
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Battery Fires Cause Class Action Lawsuit California lawsuit alleges Jeep Wrangler hybrid battery systems have serious defects.
— A Jeep Wrangler 4xe battery class action lawsuit alleges defects in the battery systems make the Jeeps too dangerous to drive. The Wrangler hybrid lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff Thomas Teger who leased a new 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4XE. The plaintiff says "the unreasonably dangerous and defective battery is dangerous to his health." The class action alleges the plaintiff and other Jeep Wrangler 4xe owners complained about the batteries, but ...
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Chrysler Headrest Lawsuit Alleges Active Headrest Deployed, Injured Occupant Chrysler headrest deployed and injured 2014 Chrysler 200 occupant, class action filed.
— A class action lawsuit alleges a Chrysler headrest deployed and injured the plaintiff in a 2014 Chrysler 200. The class action lawsuit was filed against Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and active head restraint manufacturer Grammer. The lawsuit alleges a Chrysler active headrest can deploy suddenly when cheap plastic breaks and releases the head restraint. The active head restraint is supposed to be for safety to help prevent whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions by ...
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Stolen Kia Optima Lawsuit Allegedly Fails in Case of Matthew Moshi Death Kia's motion to dismiss the lawsuit argues death of Honda driver was caused by Kia Optima thief.
— A stolen Kia Optima lawsuit alleges 36-year-old Matthew Moshi was killed in November 2023 because the Optima was defective. But in a motion to dismiss the stolen Kia lawsuit, the automaker argues the death of Matthew Moshi was caused by a 15-year-old teenage car thief. Moshi was driving a 2009 Honda Civic when the stolen 2018 Kia Optima ran a stop sign at high speed and crashed into the Honda. The Kia Optima had been stolen in Columbus, Ohio by a ...
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Porsche Transfer Case Warranty a 'Sham,' Alleges Lawsuit Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Macan transfer cases fail, but warranty extension isn't enough.
— A Porsche transfer case class action lawsuit alleges 2011-2018 Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Macan vehicles are defective even though Porsche offered a transfer case warranty extension. According to the Porsche transfer case lawsuit, the components fail and pose a safety risk "unreasonably dangerous" to occupants. California plaintiff Saman Kohanof purchased a new 2016 Porsche Cayenne, but in late 2023 when the Porsche had less than 60,000 miles on it, the ...
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Toyota RAV4 Coolant Bypass Valve Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Toyota RAV4 and Corolla coolant bypass valves allegedly crack, leak coolant and ruin engines.
— A Toyota class action lawsuit alleges Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Corolla coolant bypass valve recall is needed because the coolant bypass valves crack and prematurely fail. Two customers filed the lawsuit for more than $5 million to cover 2019-2023 Toyota RAV4 and 2019-2023 Toyota Corolla vehicles with the allegedly defective coolant bypass valves. According to the Toyota class action lawsuit, coolant will leak and the engine will overheat, stall and fail. Once ...
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Chevy Bolt Battery Lawsuit Settlement Reached Class action lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle batteries catch fire from defects.
— A Chevy Bolt battery lawsuit settlement has been reached after eight class action lawsuits were consolidated into one. The class action lawsuits were filed in a period of a few months in late 2020 and early 2021 regarding battery fires in 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars. The Chevy Bolt lawsuit settlement includes: "All persons within the United States who purchased (whether new or used) or leased, other than for resale, a Model Year 2017, 2018, ...
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