Defective Products

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).

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.