Defective 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).

July 18, 2018 Ford faces a class action over its sale of Explorer vehicle models two law enforcement officers say allow exhaust fumes to leak into passenger compartments.

July 17, 2018 Monat faces more litigation claiming it misrepresented the safety of its hair care products, which the lawsuit claims cause scalp irritation and hair loss.

July 12, 2018 A class action has been filed in New Jersey state court against BMW North America over an alleged defect with the S65 engines found in certain M3 vehicle models.

June 29, 2018 Samsung's POWERbot smartphone-controlled robotic vacuums do not perform up to their advertised functionality, according to a class action lawsuit.

June 28, 2018 The Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking systems on 2016 and 2017 Volkswagen models do not work when driving faster than 25 MPH, a lawsuit claims.

June 26, 2018 The co. formerly known as Taser International faces a lawsuit alleging the safety mechanisms on its citizen-model tasers can cause the devices to unintentionally discharge.

June 26, 2018 Trane U.S. and the company that operates as Hinson Home Comfort Services face a lawsuit claiming they sold defective HVAC units.

May 22, 2018 Barlean’s Greens Supplement Powders are the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit filed in California that alleges the product labels make unsubstantiated health claims and fail to warn consumers that the supplements contain lead.

May 22, 2018 Two Tennessee soybean farmers have filed suit against the makers of a dicamba-tolerant crop system that has supposedly caused 'massive harm' to crops throughout the country.

May 21, 2018 General Motors faces a lawsuit claiming the placement of side blind spot alert system sensors on some vehicle models is to blame for their easy failure.

May 18, 2018 A proposed class action has been filed against the makers of Monat hair care products claiming that instead of providing 'visibly longer, fuller, stronger, younger-looking hair,' the products caused damage and hair loss.

May 16, 2018 Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG face a class action over the alleged propensity of sunroofs found in certain vehicle models to suddenly explode or crack.

May 8, 2018 Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. and Eli Lilly & Company are facing a proposed class action in which the plaintiff alleges the companies attempted to cover up that their type II diabetes treatment, Actos, presented a risk of bladder cancer.

April 18, 2018 Samsung is on the receiving end of another class action filed over its allegedly defective plasma TVs and lack of replacement components.

April 16, 2018 A suit recently removed to CA fed. court claims the alleged defect can cause the engines to 'lose power, make noise, develop engine knock, misfire and/or stall.'

April 16, 2018 Hyundai and Kia face more litigation over their Theta II engine that allegedly suffers from a crippling defect.

March 28, 2018 Eight vehicle models are mentioned in a class action filed against General Motors over an alleged air conditioning system defect.

March 22, 2018 An Illinois consumer has filed a proposed class action that takes issue with certain Duckback and SuperDeck resurfacing products, claiming they fail to live up to their advertised claims of durability and begin to flake and bubble 'within months.'

March 19, 2018 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Daimler AG are the defendants in a proposed class action in which the plaintiff claims the companies sold vehicles containing defective Takata airbags.

March 16, 2018 A proposed class action has been filed in New York against the makers of Kibbles ‘n Bits pet food over allegations that the products were contaminated with pentobarbital – a drug commonly used to euthanize animals.

March 14, 2018 Echoing similar cases against other automakers, a suit claims Audi should have taken 'reasonable measures' in addressing the deadly Takata airbag inflator defect.

March 13, 2018 Keystone RV Company, LLC is the defendant in a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the manufacturer failed to warn consumers of potential health hazards associated with 'prolonged' occupancy of its vehicles.

March 2, 2018 Eleven plaintiffs claim Dometic knowingly concealed a defect in the cooling units of at least 10 models of gas absorption refrigerators for use in RVs.

March 1, 2018 A lawsuit claims the windshields on certain Prius models can unexpectedly crack during normal use, a supposed defect Toyota failed to disclose to consumers.

January 19, 2018 Eight pickup/SUV models made between 2014 and 2017 allegedly contain an air conditioning system defect a lawsuit claims General Motors tried to conceal.

January 10, 2018 Thirty-two plaintiffs claim GM is not being upfront enough about safety risks presented by allegedly defective dashboards in seven vehicle models.

January 9, 2018 American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the company should be required to repair damage resulting from rodents or other animals chewing the soy-based insulation on its vehicles’ electrical wiring.