Automotive

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.

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.

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."

August 28, 2020 A class action claims General Motors actively concealed a starter and/or heat shield defect plaguing 2010-present Chevy Camaro vehicles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

August 5, 2020 A class action claims certain 2015-2019 Volkswagen vehicle models are stricken by a Front Assist collision-prevention system defect.

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.

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.

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.

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.

June 24, 2020 A class action claims the panoramic sunroof found in certain Mercedes-Benz models can spontaneously shatter.

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.

June 18, 2020 A class action claims the MT82 transmissions found in 2011-2019 Ford Mustang models is defective.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

May 14, 2020 A class action claims certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles come equipped with defective touchscreen media control units.

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.

May 1, 2020 A class action claims a number of Fiat Chrysler-made vehicles suffer from a defect that causes excessive engine oil consumption.

February 18, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander SUVs suffer from a drive shaft defect that can create a "clunking, popping and/or rattling noise."

February 10, 2020 A class action claims Progressive failed to pay state-mandated tag and title transfer fees to New Jersey insureds who suffered a total vehicle loss.

February 6, 2020 A class action claims O’Reilly Auto Enterprises failed to provide job applicants with “clear and conspicuous” disclosures before obtaining their background check reports.

January 30, 2020 A consumer alleges in a class action that 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids suffer from a defect that prevents their gas tanks from being filled to capacity.

January 29, 2020 A group of car rental companies are facing a proposed class action that claims they charged an illegal tax disguised as a “user fee” on rentals at the San Diego International Airport.

January 21, 2020 A class action alleges Mercedes Benz has attempted to limit its exposure to warranty claims by failing to properly identify "high-priced" emissions parts under California law.

January 10, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Auto Club Insurance Association failed to pay insureds for the full cost of certain fees required to replace vehicles that were declared total losses.

January 8, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in New York over an alleged defect that can cause the panoramic sunroofs in certain Volkswagen and Audi vehicles to leak.

December 17, 2019 A class action claims Honda withheld from drivers that 2016-2020 Acura MDX and RDX SUVs suffer from an "acceleration defect."

December 2, 2019 According to a class action case, certain 2015-2018 Subaru Forester SUVs come equipped with defective passenger-side airbag sensors and indicators.

December 2, 2019 A class action alleges FCA US and Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Topeka, KS have unlawfully failed to honor certain vehicles' lifetime warranties.

November 21, 2019 Ford faces a class action lawsuit filed over alleged corrosion and chipping defects with the aluminum hoods and paint primer on certain F-150 vehicles.

November 12, 2019 Uber is facing a class action over allegations it took illegal deductions from drivers’ pay and charged passengers different fares than what it reported to drivers.

November 4, 2019 The windshields of 2017-2019 Subaru Forester and Outback vehicles can spontaneously crack, chip, or otherwise break, a class action lawsuit claims.

November 1, 2019 A consumer claims in a class action that BMW Financial Services is responsible for inaccurate account information included in his credit report.

October 28, 2019 A class action alleges thousands of Honda CR-V vehicles have been sold with defective windshields prone to spontaneous cracking or shattering.

October 14, 2019 A lawsuit out of California claims Uber defied state regulations by misclassifying drivers as independent contractors and failing to provide proper compensation.

September 18, 2019 A class action claims the Cadillac User Experience touchscreen system found in certain 2013-2017 vehicles is defective, and poses a safety risk, in that it can "delaminate, bubble or crack."

August 22, 2019 A proposed class action claims Equifax and Decisionlinks violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by providing consumer data to unauthorized parties.

August 21, 2019 A class action suit accuses Lyft of illegally misclassifying employees as independent contractors to avoid providing overtime and other benefits.

August 19, 2019 Former Ford Motor Company employees have filed a proposed class action lawsuit in which they allege the automaker robbed managers of millions of dollars in pension benefits to which they were entitled under federal law.

August 15, 2019 Patriot Transport, Inc. and Expeditor Systems, Inc. are facing a class action suit alleging they wrongly classified employees as independent contractors in an attempt to pay them less.

August 9, 2019 Ford is faced with a class action for allegedly labeling its Ranger and F-150 models with false fuel economy ratings

August 9, 2019 A consumer alleges in a class action that Tesla rolled out "battery improvement" software updates that ultimately harmed vehicle range and charging capability and decreased the overall value of customers' cars.

July 31, 2019 FCA is facing a lawsuit over an alleged defect in their Jeep Wrangler models that makes driving the car at highway speeds potentially unsafe.