June 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims Mercedes has unlawfully refused to pay for repairs that should be covered under California’s emissions warranty for partial zero emissions vehicles.
June 16, 2021 A class action alleges Ford Motor Company has materially misrepresented the towing and hauling capacity for its 2020 model year F-Super Duty: F-350 pickup trucks.
June 16, 2021 A proposed class action claims CarMax unlawfully sold to unlicensed dealers vehicles that failed to meet California emissions standards.
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June 14, 2021 The fuel tank for 2020-2021 model year Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles cannot be filled to its advertised capacity of 17.1 gallons, a class action alleges.
June 14, 2021 A lawsuit claims Progressive applied a “projected sold adjustment” reduction to the value of total loss vehicles as a means to decrease the amounts paid to claimants.
June 10, 2021 Esurance has been hit with a class action over its alleged practice of failing to include sales tax in loss payments for insureds’ damaged or stolen vehicles.
June 10, 2021 A class action alleges defects that cause the 2021 Genesis GV-80 SUV to shake, shudder, vibrate and uncontrollably veer off course have been concealed by the vehicle’s manufacturers.
May 24, 2021 Honda has for years failed to address an apparent battery-killing “defect” that can cause a vehicle’s electrical components to fail to shut down when a car is parked and turned off, a class action claims.
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May 21, 2021 The halogen headlamps found in 2013-2018 model year Nissan Altimas suffer from a defect, a class action alleges.
May 21, 2021 Liberty Personal Insurance Company faces a lawsuit that claims the auto insurer has systematically undervalued policyholders’ vehicles that were deemed a total loss.
May 18, 2021 A class action alleges BMW has falsely advertised that its 2021 430i and 430i xDrive vehicles are equipped with LED headlights with cornering lights.
May 17, 2021 A number of Volkswagen and Audi vehicle models are plagued by an apparent water pump module defect that the automakers have failed to disclose to drivers, a class action alleges.
May 14, 2021 A lawsuit claims Lordstown investors were financially injured following reports that the company had overstated prospects for its electric pickup and a subsequent drop in stock.
May 13, 2021 A class action alleges 2015-2017 model year Ford Mustangs are hampered by a “dangerous and defective” trunk lid wiring harness.
May 11, 2021 A class action alleges the Town of Brookside, Ala. wrongfully confiscated and kept a man’s vehicle following the arrest of an individual to whom the car was loaned.
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May 10, 2021 A proposed class action alleges the “free” battery replacement warranty sold by Costco for Interstate-branded car batteries does not work as consumers believe it will.
May 5, 2021 A class action alleges FCA US and Stellantis have misled consumers into overpaying for their vehicles by inflating the amount they must pay for delivery to a dealership.
May 3, 2021 Grand Design RV’s Imagine model of travel trailers suffers from a defect that can cause water intrusion, damage and ultimately mold growth, a class action claims.
May 3, 2021 A class action looks to represent those who bought or otherwise acquired Volkswagen stock during the two days in March in which the automaker claimed it would change its name to “Voltswagen.”
April 30, 2021 A class action alleges the Hyundai Palisade is plagued by a defect-caused “strong foul odor” emanating from inside the vehicle.
April 22, 2021 Geico and parent co. Berkshire Hathaway face a class action in the wake of a data breach that reportedly took place from November 24, 2020 to March 1, 2021.
April 16, 2021 A class action alleges Vroom, Inc. and its CEO and CFO have issued over roughly the last year “materially false and/or misleading statements" with regard to the company's business.
April 16, 2021 The active head restraints found in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles suffer from a “common, uniform defect” that can cause the device to deploy without warning, a class action says.
April 15, 2021 A class action alleges General Motors knew at least as early as 2009 that 2010-2011 model year Chevrolet Camaros were equipped with defective airbag systems.
April 14, 2021 A class action alleges the hands-free phone system in certain Toyota vehicles can produce an echo as the result of an apparent defect.
April 12, 2021 A Penns. resident alleges a stop-sale order issued by Porsche over emissions concerns for a number of 2012-2018 models has significantly hampered his and other drivers’ efforts to resell their vehicles.
April 7, 2021 USAA Casualty Insurance Company faces a class action that alleges Georgia policyholders who’ve submitted total loss auto claims have been underpaid.
April 2, 2021 Liberty Mutual has failed to pay the full amount of taxes and fees as part of insurance payments for totaled vehicles, a proposed class action alleges.
April 2, 2021 A class action claims Countryside Chevrolet/Buick/GMC, Inc. has pulled consumers’ credit reports without authorization to do so and “under false pretenses.”
March 30, 2021 A lawsuit claims GEICO failed to issue adequate refunds for auto insurance premiums paid during the COVID-19 pandemic despite a “dramatic reduction” in accidents.
March 26, 2021 A class action alleges GM has falsely claimed its ACDelco auto parts are made in the United States as a way to induce customers into paying a premium price for items they believe to be American-made.
March 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims ACV Auctions, Sun Auto and an individual have used shill bidding to unlawfully drive up the prices of vehicles sold on an online auction platform.
March 18, 2021 A class action claims Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois has failed to include sales tax in payments made to insureds whose vehicles were declared a total loss.
March 15, 2021 Rust-Oleum faces a class action lawsuit over its advertising and marketing claims for RainBrella auto glass treatment.
March 12, 2021 A class action claims Koons Lexus of Wilmington impermissibly and without authorization accessed a consumer's credit report.
February 25, 2021 A class action claims 2015-2019 model year Mercedes-Benz W205 vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause raw fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
February 23, 2021 General Motors faces another class action that claims the automaker's Gen. IV Vortec 5300 engines are plagued by an oil consumption defect.
February 12, 2021 General Motors faces another class action over its alleged failure to disclose a “uniform and widespread” defect with the lithium-ion battery found in 2017, 2018 and 2019 Chevy Bolt vehicles.
February 9, 2021 FCA US faces a class action that claims the UConnect infotainment system in 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 300 vehicles is defective.
February 9, 2021 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission in 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles suffers from a potentially dangerous defect.
February 4, 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG face a class action that alleges the panoramic sunroofs in certain vehicle models can spontaneously shatter.
February 1, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz knowingly sold 2016-present AMG vehicle models equipped with defectively designed front bumper covers and air inlets.
January 27, 2021 A lawsuit challenges State Farm’s apparent practice of only paying twice as much as Medicare would pay for insureds’ medical expenses.
January 27, 2021 A class action has been filed over Geico’s allegedly deceptive and unfair conduct with regard to the processing and payment of policyholders’ vehicle loss claims.
January 20, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz and the directors of its employee 401(k) retirement savings plan have caused participants to pay “unreasonable and excessive” annual service fees.
January 15, 2021 A lawsuit claims State Farm unlawfully lowers the maximum amount of lost wages to which policyholders and their beneficiaries are entitled following an accident.
January 7, 2021 A class action claims 2018-2020 model year Ford F-150 pickup trucks suffer from a defect that causes the vehicles to consume excessive amounts of engine oil.
December 14, 2020 Yet another class action alleges GM knew or should have known of the defect plaguing the lithium ion batteries found in 2017-2019 model year Chevy Bolts.
December 9, 2020 General Motors faces a class action that alleges the lithium ion battery in the Chevy Bolt can spontaneously catch fire due to a defect.
December 1, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with an Ecoboost engine suffer from a defect that can cause coolant leakage and other serious damage.
