New Jersey Mitsubishi Dealer Obtained Credit Reports Without ‘Permissible Purpose,’ Class Action Claims
November 19, 2020 A class action alleges Cherry Hill Mitsubishi has procured consumers' credit reports without a permissible purpose to do so.
Lawsuit Filings
GAP Coverage: Toyota Collects Unearned Millions Each Year by Charging Early Contract Payoff Fees, Lawsuit Says
November 19, 2020 A class action alleges Toyota Motor Credit Corp. has made millions each year by pocketing unearned GAP coverage fees in the event a customer pays off a retail installment sales contract early.
Class Action Claims Sixt Rent-A-Car Overcharges for Supplemental Insurance
November 16, 2020 Sixt Rent-A-Car and National Casualty Co. sell insurance policies to car renters for prices “far in excess” of the actual cost of the policy, a lawsuit claims.
Class Action Says Hyundai Falsely Advertised 2020 Ioniq as Equipped with Blind Spot, Accident Avoidance Features
November 10, 2020 A class action claims Hyundai has falsely advertised its 2020 Ioniq hatchback as equipped with Blind Spot and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist systems.
‘Household Exclusion’: Class Action Alleges Travelers Unlawfully Denied Inter-Policy Stacking of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
November 10, 2020 A lawsuit claims Travelers failed to grant stacked underinsured motorist benefits to members of insureds’ households by way of an exclusion clause buried into policies.
Muscle Car: Fiat Chrysler Hid Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Hood Scoop Defect, Class Action Alleges
November 9, 2020 A class action alleges FCA US has concealed a hood scoop defect affecting limited edition 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon muscle cars.
Class Action: General Motors, Decibel Insight Accused of ‘Wiretapping’ Calif. Chevrolet.com Visitors [UPDATE]
November 5, 2020 A class action alleges General Motors and Decibel Insight have unlawfully "wiretapped" California visitors to Chevrolet.com.
Class Action Alleges Chicago, United Road Towing Fail to Provide Adequate Notice to Owners of Towed, Impounded Vehicles
October 21, 2020 A class action alleges Chicago and United Road Towing have failed to provide sufficient notice and compensation to those whose vehicles were towed, impounded and scrapped, sold or destroyed.
Class Action: Porsche Hit with Fresh Emissions-Cheating Allegations for 911, Panamera Models
October 20, 2020 A class action alleges Porsche has concealed from drivers that it used a defeat device to cheat emissions testing for certain year Panamera and 911 vehicles.
Class Action Alleges Land Rover Concealed Turbocharger Defect in 2012-2017 Vehicle Models [UPDATE]
October 16, 2020 A class action alleges Jaguar Land Rover North America has hid from drivers a turbocharger defect afflicting certain Land Rover models.
Automakers, Ex-NFL Players Touted ‘Set for Life Program’ Despite Knowing Penn. Dealerships Would Fail, Class Action Alleges
October 8, 2020 A class action claims the Nissan, Hyundai and Kia dealers that once made up the Hazleton Auto Mall continued to tout free "Set for Life Program" services despite the fact that the dealerships were failing.
Weak Plastic Components to Blame for Fiat Chrysler Active Head Restraint Defect, Class Action Says
October 6, 2020 Fiat Chrysler and parts maker Grammer Industries face another class action alleging the active head restraints found in certain vehicles can deploy suddenly and violently without a rear-end collision.
Calif. Driver Alleges Walmart Breached Lifetime Tire Balance, Rotation Contract by Shuttering Auto Care Centers in March 2020
September 30, 2020 A consumer claims Walmart's decision to shutter its Auto Care Centers in March 2020 deprived those who bought lifetime tire balance and rotation policies of using the service.
‘An Intricate Fraud’: Nikola, Fmr. Executive Chairman Facing Securities Class Actions After Damning Short Seller Report
September 24, 2020 Nikola Corporation faces a securities class action in the wake of a short seller's report characterizing the hydrogen-electric vehicle maker as "an intricate fraud."
Class Action: 2019-2020 GMC, Chevy SUVs Equipped with ‘Defective’ IOR 7-Inch In-Dash Infotainment Systems
September 15, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2019-2020 GMC and Chevy SUVs come with defective IOR 7-Inch In-Dash infotainment systems that exhibit a slew of problems.
Subaru Faces Another Class Action Alleging Defects to Blame for Sudden, Unintended Acceleration Problems
September 9, 2020 Subaru of America faces more litigation alleging certain popular vehicle models suffer from defects that can cause sudden, unintended acceleration events.
Wells Fargo Hit with Class Action in Penn. Over Allegedly Deficient Repossession Notices
September 3, 2020 A proposed class action alleges Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has sent Pennsylvania debtors inaccurate vehicle repossession notices that lacked critical information.
Class Action Claims Recalled Pittsburgh Auto Heavy Duty Jack Stands Sold by Harbor Freight Are Defective
September 2, 2020 A class action has been filed over recalled heavy duty jack stands sold by Harbor Freight Tools USA that consumers allege are "inherently dangerous."
Lawsuit Claims Liberty Mutual Excludes Taxes, Title, Registration Fees from Total Loss Payments
September 1, 2020 A class action claims Liberty Mutual wrongfully failed to include tax, title, and registration fees in payments doled out for insureds’ total loss claims.
‘Botched’: Class Action Alleges FCA Left Dodge Ram 1500 Drivers High and Dry with Recall Over Engine Fire Risk [UPDATE]
September 1, 2020 A class action argues Fiat Chrysler "botched" the recall of 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 diesel engine trucks, leaving drivers with "no meaningful recourse" and suspect repair information.
Class Action Says ‘Defective’ 2020 Kia Telluride Windshields Prone to Crack, Chip, Fracture
August 31, 2020 A class action claims 2020 Kia Telluride SUVs suffer from a defect that can cause the vehicle's windshield to crack, chip or fracture "for no reason at all" or upon a "very slight impact."
Class Action Claims 2010-Present Chevy Camaros Equipped with Defective Starters, Heat Shields
August 28, 2020 A class action claims General Motors actively concealed a starter and/or heat shield defect plaguing 2010-present Chevy Camaro vehicles.
Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Placed Robocalls Despite Opt-Out Requests, Class Action Claims
August 27, 2020 A class action has been filed over Berkshire Hathaway Automotive’s alleged practice of placing robocalls to consumers’ cell phones without their prior consent.
‘Cheap Steel’: Class Action Claims Towable RV Axles Made by Lippert Components Suffer from Defect
August 24, 2020 A class action claims Lippert Components-made axles for towable recreational vehicles suffer from a defect than can compromise the integrity of an RV's frame and cause catastrophic damage.
Volvo Group North America Retaliated, Discriminated Against Employee Over FMLA-Protected Absences, Class Action Alleges
August 21, 2020 A class action claims Volvo Group North America has retaliated and discriminated against workers who've utilized leaves of absence protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
2010-2011 Chevy Camaro Plagued by Passenger-Side Airbag Defect, Class Action Claims
August 17, 2020 A class action claims 2010-2011 Chevy Camaro models suffer from a defect that can cause the frontal passenger-side airbag to not deploy in an accident.
Volkswagen, Audi Concealed Start/Stop Efficiency System Defect from Drivers, Class Action Alleges
August 13, 2020 A class action claims certain 2017-2020 Audi vehicle models are equipped with defective Start/Stop Efficiency Systems, an issue hidden from drivers.
Lawsuit Claims Defect Prevents 2017-2018 GMC Acadia from Recognizing When Vehicle Is Put in Park
August 10, 2020 A class action claims certain 2017-2018 model year GMC Acadia SUVs are plagued by a defect that can cause a vehicle to not recognize when it has been put in "park."
Volkswagen Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Front Assist Braking System Defect Affecting 2015-2019 Vehicle Models [UPDATE]
August 5, 2020 A class action claims certain 2015-2019 Volkswagen vehicle models are stricken by a Front Assist collision-prevention system defect.
Class Action Claims GEICO Charged ‘Excessive’ Car Insurance Premiums Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
July 24, 2020 A proposed class action accuses GEICO of continuing to charge excessive premiums for car insurance despite a dramatic decrease in claims amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Subaru Hit with Class Action Over Low-Pressure Fuel Pump ‘Defect’ [UPDATE]
July 21, 2020 Subaru faces a class action that claims certain vehicle models can unexpectedly stall and shut down due being equipped with a defective low-pressure fuel pump.
Class Action Claims USAA Excludes Mandatory Fees from Total Loss Payments
July 16, 2020 According to a proposed class action, USAA has underpaid insureds whose vehicles were declared a total loss by systematically failing to include necessary state and dealer fees.
Tenn. Class Action Alleges State Farm Applies ‘Arbitrary’ Deductions to Payments for Total Loss Claims
July 8, 2020 A lawsuit claims State Farm has systematically reduced the value of payments for total loss claims by applying unlawful adjustments to the value of insureds’ vehicles.
Driver With Shattered Panoramic Sunroof Alleges Mercedes-Benz Misrepresented Vehicle Safety [UPDATE]
June 24, 2020 A class action claims the panoramic sunroof found in certain Mercedes-Benz models can spontaneously shatter.
[DISMISSED] Land Rover Discovery Plagued by Windshield Defect, Class Action Alleges
June 23, 2020 A class action claims certain Land Rover Discovery models suffer from a windshield defect that can allow water to come into contact with electrical dashboard components.
2011-2019 Ford Mustang Models Plagued by MT82 Transmission ‘Defect,’ Class Action Says
June 18, 2020 A class action claims the MT82 transmissions found in 2011-2019 Ford Mustang models is defective.
Class Action Claims 2018, 2019 Volkswagen Models Hampered by Engine Stalling ‘Defect’
May 29, 2020 The engines found in certain 2018 and 2019 Volkswagen models are predisposed to suddenly stall during normal use, according to a class action lawsuit.
Class Action Says ‘Inspection Clause’ in FCA Lifetime Warranties Is ‘One-Sided, Unfair, Serves No Commercial Purpose’
May 28, 2020 A class action lawsuit takes issue with the inspection clause consumers claim FCA US "snuck into" its purported lifetime limited powertrain warranty.
Class Action Claims Diesel Filter Defect in Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover Vehicles Poses an ‘Unreasonable’ Safety Hazard
May 27, 2020 A class action claims the diesel particulate filter found in certain 2018-2020 Jaguar, Range Rover and Land Rover models is prone to clogging under normal driving conditions.
Chicago-Area Car Dealership Collected Employees’ Fingerprints Without Proper Notice, Class Action Says
May 22, 2020 A class action claims a Chicago-area used car dealer violated Illinois privacy law by collecting, storing and using employee fingerprints for timekeeping purposes without first making certain disclosures.
Class Action Claims Subaru Concealed Sudden Acceleration Defect in Forester, Legacy, Outback Models
May 19, 2020 A class action alleges certain Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback models can suddenly and unintentionally accelerate without action from a driver.
Class Action Filed Over Alleged ‘Shift to Park’ Defect in 2017-2018 GMC Acadia Vehicles [UPDATE]
May 15, 2020 A lawsuit claims 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles are stricken with a defect that intermittently prevents the cars from detecting when they’re placed in “park.”
Class Action Claims Tesla Model S, X Touchscreen Control Units ‘Routinely Fail’ After Normal Use [UPDATE]
May 14, 2020 A class action claims certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles come equipped with defective touchscreen media control units.
Class Action Claims ‘Defective’ Febreze Car Vent Clips Leak, Damage Vehicle Interiors
May 13, 2020 A class action claims Febreze car vent air freshener clips can leak oil and other chemicals that can cause permanent damage to a vehicle’s interior.
FCA US Sued Again Over Alleged ‘Death Wobble’ Defect in Certain Jeep Vehicles [UPDATE]
May 11, 2020 A driver claims certain Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models made by Fiat Chrysler are afflicted by the dangerous "death wobble" defect.
Fiat Chrysler Facing Class Action Over Alleged Engine Oil Consumption Defect [UPDATE]
May 1, 2020 A class action claims a number of Fiat Chrysler-made vehicles suffer from a defect that causes excessive engine oil consumption.
‘Far from Reliable’: Class Action Alleges Subaru Outback, Ascent Models Stricken with Electrical System Defect
April 17, 2020 A class action alleges 2016-2019 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Ascent vehicles suffer from an electrical system defect that can prematurely drain the cars' batteries.
Class Action Filed Over Alleged Software ‘Miscommunication’ Defect in 2016-2020 Acura MDX, RDX Vehicles
April 10, 2020 Honda has been hit with a class action claiming a defect in the computer systems found in certain Acura MDX and RDX models can cause engine deceleration, stalling and abrupt shutdowns.
Toyota Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Refusal to Fix Braking System Defect in Hybrid Vehicles
April 9, 2020 Toyota faces a class action that alleges the automaker attempted to sidestep its warranty obligations with regard to addressing an apparent brake defect in hybrid vehicles.
United Auto Credit Corp. Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Military Lending Act Violations
April 3, 2020 A class action claims United Auto Credit Corp. has included unlawful arbitration provisions and damage waivers in its standard form installment contracts with military members.