Ford 6F35 transmission class action lawsuit dismissed
This is not a class action lawsuit, but the Ford 6F35 transmission is allegedly defective. December 24, 2024 — Ford transmission 'massive' lawsuit ends after litigation that usually doesn't happen in court. The Ford 6F35 Transmission Mass Action alleges that 2010-2020 Ford Fusion and 2009-2021 Ford Escape vehicles are defective because of a defective transmission. According to the judge hearing the case, this is not a typical class action lawsuit because of the way the plaintiffs filed their complaint. Whether you call this a Ford 6F35 transmission class action lawsuit or a transmission class action lawsuit, the argument regarding the alleged defect remains the same. The lawsuit accuses Ford of "illegally inducing" consumers to buy the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape 6F35 vehicles by concealing transmission problems with the vehicles. The customer would then have to purchase a vehicle with reduced value and expensive repairs due to the transmission. According to the Ford 6F35 transmission lawsuit, owners claim Ford Fusions…
Ford Mustang Mach-E battery contactor lawsuit
Ford Mustang Mach-E class action lawsuit expanded from nationwide to 3 states, now dismissed. November 7, 2024 — Ford Mustang Mach-E The lawsuit ended with the plaintiff never claiming there was anything wrong with her vehicle, but only that she was "concerned" about driving it. Many car class action lawsuits until back Recalls or federal investigations, the Ford Mustang Mach-E lawsuit is no exception. The lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania plaintiff Amber Sulligan, who owns a 2022 Mach-E and "made several local trips" when the Mustang Mach-E was recalled. Ford is recalling the 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E SUV because the battery main contactors may overheat due to DC fast charging or repeated wide-open accelerator pedal, causing them to lose power and shut down. In addition to the Mustang Mach-E recall, Ford said customers could be reimbursed if they paid for repairs before the recall. After learning of the recall, "she returned the car to the dealer and it has been sitting…
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid class action lawsuit suspended
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid lawsuit is on hold as some plaintiffs are sent to arbitration. November 8, 2024 — The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid class action lawsuit has been put on hold as some of the plaintiffs' claims have been submitted to arbitration. The plaintiffs allege that the Pacifica hybrid minivan "had a defective propulsion system that could cause power to shut down immediately while the vehicle was in motion." The lawsuit was filed just weeks after Fiat Chrysler recalled 2017-2023 Pacifica Hybrids due to a problem that could shut down the minivan. The problem in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is caused by an internal transmission line connector that can short out and cause the engine to lose power and shut down. Like many auto class action lawsuits, this one was filed until back FCA recalled the minivans, but more than 30 plaintiffs claim Chrysler knew about and concealed problems with the Pacifica Hybrid before the minivans were sold. The class…
Man wins $5,000 in i3 range claim, but must pay BMW $11,000
A Canadian court awarded Ronan Kleiman $5,000 in damages, but also ordered him to pay BMW $11,140 in legal fees go through Brad Anderson September 22, 2024 16:00 One i3 owner was awarded $5,000 in damages but was forced to pay BMW's legal fees. BMW Canada's website claims the i3 can travel up to 200 km (124 miles) in Eco Pro+ mode. Between November 28 and December 10, 2014, the site was updated to 160 km (99 mi). A Canadian man has finally won his long-running legal battle with BMW over i3 range claims — a dispute that had dragged on since 2017. But you could say it was a bittersweet victory, as despite winning the case, he lost thousands of dollars. Seven years ago, Ronan Kleiman sued BMW, alleging that the 2014 i3's marketing misrepresented its range. When he ordered the car, BMW's Canadian website said it had a range of 200 kilometers (124 miles) in Eco Pro and…
State dismisses lawsuit over cracked Jeep windshield
Jeep customers claimed they "did online research before purchasing the vehicle." September 15, 2024 — A cracked Jeep windshield lawsuit will continue in court after a judge dismissed several claims but ruled that plaintiffs can change and refile the class-action lawsuit. The cracked windshield lawsuit involves Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler SUVs from 2016 to present, which are allegedly dangerous to drive due to shattered, cracked and broken windshields. Jeep owners claim that a small stone can cause a huge crack in the windshield, or sometimes the windshield will break for no reason. In addition to gravel damage, the lawsuit alleges that using the defroster can also cause windshield cracks. One plaintiff even claimed that his Jeep's windshield shattered after being bitten by a mosquito. Jeep owners say they are forced to pay hundreds of dollars to repair cracked or shattered windshields even if their insurance covers the damage, given that most policies have deductibles. Driver visibility issues are said…
State dismisses lawsuit over cracked Jeep windshield
Jeep customers claimed they "did online research before purchasing the vehicle." September 15, 2024 — A cracked Jeep windshield lawsuit will continue in court after a judge dismissed several claims but ruled that plaintiffs can change and refile the class-action lawsuit. The cracked windshield lawsuit involves Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler SUVs from 2016 to present, which are allegedly dangerous to drive due to shattered, cracked and broken windshields. Jeep owners claim that a small stone can cause a huge crack in the windshield, or sometimes the windshield will break for no reason. In addition to gravel damage, the lawsuit alleges that using the defroster can also cause windshield cracks. One plaintiff even claimed that his Jeep's windshield shattered after being bitten by a mosquito. Jeep owners say they are forced to pay hundreds of dollars to repair cracked or shattered windshields even if their insurance covers the damage, given that most policies have deductibles. Driver visibility issues are said…
Acura RDX rear window cracked and shattered, defendant
The class action lawsuit alleges that the rear windows of 2019-2023 Acura RDXs were shattered by the rear defroster. September 3, 2024 — The Acura RDX class action lawsuit alleges that owners have experienced rear windows cracking or shattering while driving and when the SUV is parked and closed. Although the class action lawsuit alleges shattered rear windows on 2019-2023 Acura RDXs, the plaintiffs argue that the glass does not need to be subjected to an external impact because the electric defroster can cause the rear window to shatter. There's a reason the class action lawsuit blames the defroster problem for the shattered windows, as Acura Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 22-014 warns dealers that the rear window may crack or shatter completely. The TSB specifically states that the glass shattering is due to an "incorrect specification of the rear defroster grid." The TSB involves 2019-2020 Acura RDX SUVs, and the required repair is to inspect and possibly replace the rear…
CarShield sued for counterfeit goods, eventually awarded $10 million
FTC says CarShield reviews were misleading, settles lawsuit for $10 million August 26, 2024 — The U.S. government settled a lawsuit for $10 million after accusing the auto warranty company CarShield of using fake reviews and ads to sell its car protection plans. According to the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against CarShield, CarShield and American Auto Shield used misleading reviews and celebrity endorsements to sell auto service contracts. In advertisements and telemarketing for these auto warranty service contracts, CarShield promised consumers “peace of mind” and “protection” and claimed that “you won’t be stuck with high repair bills again” and “you’ll never pay for expensive auto repairs again.” CarShield, based in Missouri, advertises warranty service contracts administered by Lakewood, Colorado-based American Auto Shield. CarShield sells its plans through telemarketers who answer incoming calls and make outbound calls in response to consumers, including those who make inquiries through the website. Telemarketers used scripted statements written by CarShield to sell automotive service contracts…
Porsche Taycan class-action lawsuit continues in California
Porsche lawsuit alleges Taycan has heating, cooling and infotainment system defects. August 11, 2024 — A Porsche Taycan class-action lawsuit is pending in a California court, but most of the parties' claims have been dismissed. According to the Taycan class action lawsuit, the 2020-2021 Taycan has defects with the infotainment and heating/cooling systems. The lawsuit, filed by representatives of Porsche customers in California, alleges that base Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S and Taycan 4S vehicles are affected. Several features are allegedly defective, including the cockpit display, Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, and the heating and cooling systems.The class action lawsuit alleges that Porsche knew about defects in the 2020-2021 Taycan but failed to warn consumers about the problems. The California plaintiff who filed the lawsuit claims that his leased Taycan started to have problems as soon as he got home. Specifically, the plaintiff claims that Apple CarPlay and wireless phone charging were not working properly. The plaintiff said he…
GEICO wins car sex lawsuit over STD claims
A couple had sex in the man's car, which caused the woman to be infected with a disease, so the man sued GEICO for $1 million. August 10, 2024 — Insurance company GEICO will not have to pay $1 million to a man and woman who had sex in a car, allegedly causing the woman to contract a sexually transmitted disease in the vehicle. The GEICO Car Sex Litigation involved a woman (MO) and a man (MB) who began a sexual relationship in November 2017 and continued for more than two years. Between November and December 2017, they had unprotected sex at MO's home in Kansas City, Missouri, and MB's home in Kansas. One of the encounters allegedly took place inside MB's 2014 Hyundai Genesis. In October 2018, MO was diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV), but the two continued to have unprotected sex after the woman knew she was infected with HPV. The woman said MB never told her she…
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