Defective Products

February 3, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Zoom Telephonics has repackaged pre-owned modems and sold the devices as new to unsuspecting consumers.

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 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 5, 2019 Another proposed class action claims the maker of now-recalled Biocell textured breast implants failed to warn patients that the product could increase their risk of developing cancer.

December 4, 2019 A proposed class action claims Simpson galvanized hurricane straps suffer a defect that causes the product to corrode and degrade "far in advance of its reasonable useful life."

December 4, 2019 A class action claims Zantac manufacturer Sanofi knew the heartburn drug contained NDMA yet concealed this information from the public.

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.

November 25, 2019 A class action claims Indiko Plus urinalysis analyzers generated “hundreds” of false positive drug tests for inmates in New York correctional facilities.

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

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 24, 2019 A proposed class action lawsuit claims that Blue Apron sold meals tainted with salmonella, which it falsely advertised as safe for consumption, and refused to refund customers.

October 23, 2019 [UPDATE] Rust-Oleum misrepresented that its Restore line of wood resurfacing products would provide “long lasting protection” and “superior coverage” when they deteriorate more quickly than other comparable products, a lawsuit claims.

October 14, 2019 A class action suit claims Allura USA and Plycem USA sold faulty siding that they falsely advertised as “durable” and failed to honor replacement warranties.

October 9, 2019 Pulte Home Company, LLC built homes that had foundational defects, concealed said defects from buyers, and failed to honor its warranty for repairs, according to a class action.

October 9, 2019 Allergan faces more potential class action litigation over its recalled Biocell textured breast implants' connection to BIA-ALCL, a cancer of the immune system.

October 8, 2019 An Arkansas class action claims Juul falsely represented its addictive nicotine products as safe while marketing heavily to young people.

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 12, 2019 A consumer alleges Cali Bamboo's bamboo flooring is prone to premature cracking, warping, and splitting due to its inability to withstand ambient moisture.

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.

August 8, 2019 3M Company is facing a proposed class action over its sale of allegedly defective earplugs, which a number of individuals have said contributed to hearing loss in soldiers.

August 5, 2019 Handgun maker Glock faces a proposed class action that alleges a defect makes certain model semi-automatic pistols "unreasonably dangerous and unfit for their intended use."

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.

July 25, 2019 [UPDATE] Fitbit activity trackers and fitness watches are at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the devices are prone to “clasping problems” that cause the bands to easily unclasp or detach while being worn.

July 24, 2019 Toyota and ZF TRW face a class action filed over the alleged concealment of an airbag control unit defect found in certain vehicle models.

July 22, 2019 [UPDATE] The Nintendo Switch gaming system is at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit in which a consumer claims the Switch’s Joy-Con controllers contain a design defect.

July 17, 2019 Seven automakers and an auto parts supplier are at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit that claims they have failed to warn drivers about an alleged defect in the airbag deployment systems of more than 12.3 million cars.

July 12, 2019 American Honda Motor Co. faces another class action centered on an alleged defect with its "infotainment" system, this time in 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles.

July 8, 2019 A class action claims some 2003-2009 model year BMW motorcycles are equipped with defective gear indicators.

June 26, 2019 According to a proposed class action, more than a dozen GM vehicles - Chevys, Cadillacs and GMCs - are stricken with a transmission defect that affects gear shifting.

June 11, 2019 A lawsuit claims certain 2005-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles can experience a "death wobble" as the result of defects in their suspension and/or steering systems.

May 31, 2019 In the wake of recalls and an investigation, another proposed class action claims Hyundai and Kia failed to act quick enough in addressing reports of GDI engine fires.

May 21, 2019 A proposed class action has been filed against BMW over an alleged defect that causes N63TU turbocharged engines to consumer excessive levels of oil.

May 20, 2019 Fiat Chrysler and auto parts supplier ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. face a lawsuit centered on an apparent defect with the airbag control units in certain model year Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles.

May 6, 2019 Apple is the defendant in a class action lawsuit filed over an apparent audio system defect in certain iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices.

April 25, 2019 General Motors faces more potential class action litigation, with a new lawsuit claiming certain model Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles suffer from the "Chevy Shake," a drive shaft defect.

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 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.

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.