Defective Products

April 23, 2019 [UPDATE] Fisher-Price and Mattel face more potential class action litigation centered on the now-recalled Rock 'n Play infant sleeper.

April 11, 2019 A proposed class action out of Michigan alleges General Motors has since at least 2015 equipped certain vehicles with defective eight-speed automatic transmissions.

April 3, 2019 [UPDATE: SETTLED] Eleven plaintiffs seek compensation for damages they sustained as the result of the spontaneous cracking of Vortens-branded ceramic toilet tanks.

April 3, 2019 A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California claims LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. sells refrigerators that are inherently defective.

April 2, 2019 A proposed class action out of New Jersey claims Apple watches contain a defect that causes the lithium-ion batteries to swell and the screens to crack, shatter, or detach.

April 2, 2019 Puffco’s Peak vaporizer is the subject of a proposed class action filed in Arizona that claims the unit is defective.

March 29, 2019 A proposed class action filed in New York alleges that Sharp Electronics Corporation’s microwave drawers are defective and prone to catching fire.

March 22, 2019 [UPDATE] A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. alleges that model years 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles and model year 2019 Honda Pilots come equipped with defective “infotainment” systems.

March 18, 2019 A lawsuit filed on behalf of certain Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep owners claims consumers are in a tough spot due to a supply shortage-caused repair schedule.

March 14, 2019 Two more consumers have sued Hyundai and Kia over the companies' allegedly inadequate handling of problems with their GDI engines.

March 12, 2019 A class action alleges Behr Process Corporation's Paint & Primer In One product cannot adequately cover a surface in one coat without separately applying primer.

March 6, 2019 Two consumers allege in a class action that recent Hyundai and Kia recalls of and repair options for vehicles with defective GDI engines are inadequate given the risk posed by the problem.

March 4, 2019 A Florida family entertainment center chain claims in a proposed class action removed to federal court that Intercard, Inc.’s magnetic strip debit card system is rife with defects that the company has yet to solve.

March 4, 2019 A class action suit claims certain model bulletproof vests made by Point Blank Enterprises are defective in that their should strap mechanisms can fail prematurely.

February 27, 2019 GNC and Grenade USA face a class action lawsuit filed by a man who claims he almost died after ingesting an amphetamine-contaminated dietary supplement.

February 22, 2019 A proposed class action alleges Sig Sauer's P320 semi-automatic pistols suffer from a defect that can cause the weapons to discharge if dropped on the ground.

February 5, 2019 3M Company is staring down a class action filed by a U.S. Marine Corps officer who claims the defendant supplied defective Combat Arms earplugs to the military for more than 10 years and consequently subjected soldiers to avoidable hearing loss.

February 1, 2019 Home Depot faces a proposed class action over its delayed phase out and sale of paint stripper that contains highly toxic methylene chloride.

January 24, 2019 Fiber cement siding manufacturers face a proposed class action that alleges their product is inherently defective and not fit for use on the exterior of buildings.

January 15, 2019 A class action lawsuit alleges CNH Industrial knowingly sold combined cotton picker-balers fraught with inherent design and manufacturing defects.

January 2, 2019 Kumho Tire's "low rolling resistance" trucking tires are at the center of a class action that claims the product was made from "a defective rubber compound."

December 19, 2018 A class action alleges two types of GM transmissions suffer from a defect that produces a “shake, shudder, jerk, clunk or ‘hard shift’” when a driver accelerates.

December 18, 2018 A class action says Hyundai and Kia owe consumers answers due to the propensity of certain allegedly defective engines to spontaneously combust during normal use.

December 14, 2018 A class action alleges the Bosch-made CP4 high-pressure fuel pump with which certain diesel trucks are equipped is not fit for American fuel standards and can fail prematurely.

December 3, 2018 [UPDATE] A class action claims 2010-16 Porsche Pamamera and 2011-19 Cayenne vehicles suffer from a cooling system defect.

November 20, 2018 VPX Sports has been hit with a proposed class action that claims the company’s BANG sports and energy drink products are deceptively labeled in that they contain "insufficient or nugatory amounts" of their advertised ingredients.

November 19, 2018 The makers of defective pelvic mesh products are facing a lawsuit filed on behalf of Medicare Advantage Organizations who were allegedly never reimbursed for paying medical expenses associated with injury caused by the products.

November 15, 2018 Walmart is the latest company to face a lawsuit filed over portable power bank device chargers with allegedly overstated charging capacities.

November 15, 2018 The company behind myCharge portable power bank device chargers faces a lawsuit that claims the product's charging capacity is significantly lower than advertised.

November 12, 2018 Two plaintiffs have filed a proposed class action suit over Hyundai's alleged failure to cover repairs to their vehicle that supposedly suffered from an engine defect.

October 19, 2018 A class action claims the Turkish bus manufacturer's motor coaches suffer from "significant mechanical and electrical defects."

October 18, 2018 According to a proposed class action, mulch-grass seed product Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed fails to live up to claims that it can grow “50% thicker with half the water” compared to “ordinary seed.”

October 16, 2018 In a proposed class action, a consumer claims laser printers and toner cartridges sold by Brother International Corporation are designed in such a way that deprives consumers of "a significant amount of toner."

October 12, 2018 General Motors has been hit with a class action filed by two California residents who claim thousands of GM vehicles are equipped with defective braking systems.

October 12, 2018 Two Chinese companies face a class action over their alleged role in manufacturing and selling adulterated Valsartan, a blood pressure medication.

October 12, 2018 A proposed class action alleges the brake systems on certain Ford models suffer from a significant defect that allows brake fluid to leak from the master cylinder.

October 4, 2018 The lawsuit alleges Nibco's PEX plumbing tubes, as well as its fittings, crimps and clamps, fail prematurely due to undisclosed design and manufacturing defects.

September 28, 2018 A class action alleges '13-'14 NIssan Altima vehicles suffer from a transmission defect that causes “shuddering, hesitation, stalling, unusual noises."

September 27, 2018 Fiat Chrysler US (FCA) faces a lawsuit over its alleged breach of its Lifetime Limited Powertrain Warranties for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.

September 17, 2018 A lawsuit claims a defect within certain Honda engines can cause engine oil to become diluted with gasoline, ultimately leading to premature wear and tear or failure.

September 11, 2018 A lawsuit claims the nine-speed transmissions in 2016 Cherokees fail to consistently shift into gear and can exhibit “rough, delayed, or sudden shifting."

August 30, 2018 A New Jersey consumer claims in a proposed class action lawsuit that the replacement brakes installed on his Audi Q7 SUV emit a “loud, high-pitched squealing noise” at stops.

August 27, 2018 A lawsuit claims certain Mercedes vehicles are coated with defective "Mars red" factory paint that can peel, flake or bubble.

August 16, 2018 A New York parent claims in a class action that Kimberly-Clark Corp. has deceptively marketed and advertised its top-selling Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers.

August 13, 2018 Two Florida consumers claim The General RV Center sold them a recalled recreational vehicle represented as “brand new” that was rife with mechanical issues.

August 3, 2018 A class action suit alleges certain Sanyo solar panels made between 2001 and 2010 and defective and can fail well before the end of their expected life span.

August 3, 2018 According to a class action, Cuisinart's CPC-600 series pressure cookers suffer from a defect that could cause the devices to explode during normal use.

July 27, 2018 A proposed class action recently transferred to Florida federal court claims Amalie AOC, Ltd. intentionally deceives consumers into buying motor oil that wasn’t meant to be used in automobiles made after 1930.

July 25, 2018 A lawsuit claims Hyundai knew of a powertrain defect in 2017 Santa Fe vehicles yet concealed the problem.

July 20, 2018 Nissan North America, Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action alleging its 2013-2014 Altima vehicles contain a defective continuously variable transmission (CVT).