Lawsuits
Lawsuits for Shattering Sunroofs are Moving Forward
At least six automakers are being sued.
Ford is Being Sued Over One of the Simplest Parts on a Car
Owners allege their lug nuts are defective.
Fiat Chrysler Denies Allegations of Inflating Sales Figures
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has released a statement regarding the recent allegations that it inflates its sales figures.
Fiat Chrysler Accused of Faking its Sales Numbers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) report sales figures may not be entirely accurate.
GM Ignition Switch Recall Lawsuits Total $10B
It appears that General Motors has a rough road ahead of itself as a result of the massive ignition switch recall.
Honda Civic Hybrid Class Action Lawsuit Settled, Tentatively
The curious case of Heather Peters taking Honda to small claims court may not be over, but the class action suit she opted out of most likely is. A California judge tentatively approved a settlement that would award between $100 and $200 to Honda Civic hybrid owners who joined the suit filed because of inflated…
Hyundai and Kia Named in Hybrid Patent Lawsuit
As for the latest suit, Paice claims that it repeatedly tried to contact Hyundai as early as 2004, in order to discuss its patent Hybrid technology, but says that with the development of the Sonata Hybrid sedan, the automaker infringed upon three patents owned by Paice.
Honda Loses in Small Claims Court Gas Mileage Suit
Given her background, Peters chose to take the case to Small Claims Court, knowing full well that under California law, Honda would be unable to bring in a team of highly paid lawyers to defend its position.
Lap Belt Lawsuit Okayed By Supreme Court
The Williamson family claims that if Thann had been wearing a shoulder belt like the rest of the occupants, she would be alive today and believes that Mazda put cost considerations before safety.
Whistleblower Ordered to Pay Toyota $2.6 Million in Damages
The damages awarded to Toyota include $2.5 million for unauthorized disclosures of confidential information as well as $100,000 in punitive damages. Taylor also issued Biller instructions to return the confidential documents he obtained while employed by Toyota.
$10 Million Awarded in Lexus Crash Settlement
Baker maintains the evidence from the accident investigation was flawed and that the real problem was caused by faulty electronics in the vehicle.
Toyota Sues ‘Old GM’ Over Closure of NUMMI Plant
Now, Toyota is apparently suing the remnants of the ‘old’ GM (known as Motors Liquidation Company) for breach of contract, claiming $73 million in damages, namely to cover research and development costs, before GM pulled out of NUMMI last year.
Mahindra Deliberately Voided Contract for U.S. Distribution Says Importer
Now, that clause has come to mean something slightly different: GV, having invested several million dollars up front to secure a distribution network for the trucks is now out in the cold and Mahindra is washing its hands clean.
Mahindra Import Agreement On the Rocks?
According to an official press release on Mahindra’s US website “the agreement dated 26th September 2006, between Mahindra and GV” has been “terminated.”
Detroit Chrysler Dealer Sues Company and Rival Dealer
Colleen MacDonald, who owns Livonia Chrysler, says that the automaker’s letter of intent, dated August 12, does not return the sales and service agreement that it gave to Crestwood Dodge, after Livonia’s termination.
