Porsche charging defect doubles charging time according to class action. A Porsche charging defect has led to a class action regarding an alleged doubling of charging time for certain Taycan electric vehicles and E-Hybrid Cayenne and Panamera vehicles. What does the Porsche charging defect class action allege? According to the Porsche charging defect class [...]
What is the Volkswagen CC Class Action Settlement? On July 26, 2019, class action lawyers signed a proposed settlement agreement with Volkswagen regarding the defective suspension on Volkswagen CC models for model years 2009 through 2017. The defective camber in the suspension caused Volkswagen CC owners to incur unnecessary expenses for replacement of damaged tires [...]
Volkswagen exploding sunroof class action advances. Volkswagen exploding sunroof claims were given the green light by a federal judge on February 26, 2019. Specifically, the court rejected Volkswagen's attempts to dismiss consumer protection and fraud claims, finding that the allegations were sufficient to demonstrate Volkswagen's knowledge of the exploding sunroof problem in multiple models [...]
Volkswagen CC Suspension Defect Causes Tire Cupping UPDATE: On July 29, 2019, Volkswagen and class action attorneys agreed to a settlement of the Volkswagen CC Class Action over defective suspensions causing tire damage. For an analysis of the proposed settlement agreement, please click here. Volkswagen CC Suspension Defect Alleged Volkswagen CC [...]
Audi Timing Chain Tensioner Investigation for 3.0 Liter TFSI Engines UPDATE: Webster Book has filed a class action in federal court against Audi alleging a defective timing chain tensioner found in certain models has harmed consumers. We will post further updates as the case progresses. See below for further details regarding the [...]
Volkswagen Timing Chain Settlement Message Board The Volkswagen Timing Chain and Audi Timing Chain Class Action Settlement Administrator recently mailed out thousands of notices regarding the proposed class action settlement. The benefits vary widely from favorable to highly unfavorable depending on your vehicle's mileage and age, whether you have already paid to [...]
Class Action Filed Against Volkswagen Alleging Exploding Sunroofs A class action has been filed against Volkswagen alleging that certain models have panoramic sunroofs that may shatter or explode due to engineering challenges associated with designing these sunroofs. VOLKSWAGEN EXPLODING SUNROOF CLASS ACTION UPDATE: A federal court ruled on February 26, [...]
Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Lawsuits: Frequently Asked Questions Defective Volkswagen and Audi timing chain tensioners have been installed in multiple vehicle models and over many model years. Webster Book LLP has filed lawsuits seeking compensation for consumers whose vehicles contain these defective timing chain tensioners. Other law firms have filed class action lawsuits [...]
Timing Chain Defect Lawsuits Filed Against Volkswagen and Audi on Behalf of Consumers Nationwide Webster Book LLP has filed what are believed to be the first Virginia lawsuits arising from defective Volkswagen and Audi timing chain tensioners on multiple vehicle makes and models. These suits allege violations of various states' Consumer Protection Acts and fraudulent [...]
Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Systems Alleged to Be Defective Class action lawsuits have been filed regarding Volkswagen and Audi timing chain systems alleging fraudulent concealment of the defect in certain vehicles equipped with the EA888 engine. UPDATE: The Court has preliminarily approved a class action settlement. We have detailed instructions and a form to [...]
Volkswagen CC Suspensions Allegedly Cause Premature Tire Wear UPDATE: On July 29, 2019, Volkswagen and class action attorneys agreed to a settlement of the Volkswagen CC Class Action over defective suspensions causing tire damage. For an analysis of the proposed settlement agreement, please click here. Following close on the heels of the Volkswagen [...]
Audi Allegedly Used Emissions Defeat Device in 3.0 Liter Gas Engine Cars With Automatic Transmissions Class action lawsuits have been filed against Audi AG and Audi of America LLC alleging the companies used an illegal CO2 emissions defeat device in certain vehicles equipped with a ZF 8HP55 "AL 551" transmission, including, but not limited to, [...]
Fairfax Circuit Court Appoints Webster Book LLP as Lead Counsel in Virginia Volkswagen Cases On October 6, 2016, Fairfax Circuit Court Chief Judge Bruce White appointed Webster Book LLP as Lead Counsel for all plaintiffs in Virginia Volkswagen cases. A three judge panel had previously transferred all Virginia cases to the Fairfax Court for [...]
Fraudulent Concealment and Virginia Consumer Protection Act Claims Against Volkswagen Move Forward On August 30, 2016, Fairfax Circuit Court Chief Judge Bruce White issued a decision allowing Virginia Volkswagen claims arising from the unlawful use of an emissions defeat device to move forward. Specifically, the Court approved claims of fraudulent concealment and violations of [...]