Defective Products

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.

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."