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 Jetta Transmission Class Action Investigation. Volkswagen Jetta Transmission Class Action Investigation Underway: Webster Book LLP is investigating consumer complaints regarding a grinding noise in 2018 Volkswagen Jetta models and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta models. If you have experienced this issue, you may wish to consult a lawyer to determine if you are entitled to compensation and enforcement [...]
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 [...]
What is the issue with mold in Mercedes vehicles? Mercedes mold class action complaints allege that the HVAC System installed in these vehicles harbors a "serious design defect that causes the HVAC System to (a) accumulate mold and mildew residue or growth within the HVAC System; (b) emit a moldy or mildew odor that permeates [...]
1. Is there a problem with emissions cheating on Mercedes BlueTEC diesels? According to Plaintiffs, "Mercedes' advertisements, promotional campaigns, and public statements represented that the Polluting Vehicles had high fuel economy, low emissions, reduced NOx by 90%, had lower emissions than comparable diesel vehicles, and had lower emissions than other comparable vehicles." (Fourth Amended Complaint [...]
Volkswagen Timing Chain Settlement Postponed by Court Why did the court change the hearing date for final approval of the Volkswagen Timing Chain Class Action Settlement?Volkswagen's Timing Chain Settlement final class action approval hearing has been postponed until December 12, 2018, by the federal Court overseeing the settlement. According to an [...]
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 Class Action Settlement: Instructions and Form to Exclude Yourself From the Settlement If you have recently received a class action notice from the Settlement Administrator for the Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Class Action Settlement, you should be aware of the requirements for excluding yourself from the settlement, [...]
Timing Chain Defect Lawsuit Filed Against Jaguar and Land Rover on Behalf of Consumers Nationwide A class action has been filed against Jaguar and Land Rover regarding allegedly defective timing chain assemblies in 2012 through 2014 model year Jaguar and Land Rover motor vehicles equipped with eight cylinder 5.0 liter direct injection AJ-V8 Gen III engines. [...]
Submit Your Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Claim The following makes, models, and model years are believed to have the defective timing chain tensioner: 2008-2010 and 2012 VW Beetle; 2009-2013 VW CC; 2008-2012 VW EOS; 2008-2012 VW Golf; 2008-2012 VW GTI; 2008-2012 VW Jetta; 2008-2012 VW Passat; 2008-2011 VW R32; 2008-2010 VW Rabbit; 2009-2012 [...]
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 [...]
Webster Book Opens Class Action Investigation Into Recall of Defective Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Steering Wheels Webster Book LLP has opened a class action investigation into defective steering wheel bolts on Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Model Years 2014 to 2018. Ford has just announced a recall indicating that steering wheels may fall [...]
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 [...]
Takata Airbags Have Caused Personal Injury and Death The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for numerous vehicles containing defective Takata airbag inflators. All vehicle owners should check the NHTSA VIN lookup website to determine if their vehicles are subject to this or any other recall. NHTSA explains the reasons for the problem in the [...]
Louisiana Fatality Linked to Defective Takata Airbag Inflators Sadly, Honda North America and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have confirmed that a Louisiana driver of a 2004 Honda Civic died as the result of a defective Takata airbag inflator. The vehicle was subject to a massive recall. According to NHTSA, approximately 34 million [...]
U.S. Government Focuses on Need for Deterrence and Oliver Schmidt's Obstruction of Justice Oliver Schmidt, a former senior manager in Volkswagen's U.S. Engineering and Environmental Office, is scheduled to be sentenced on December 6 in federal court in Michigan. In a sentencing brief, the government, in asking for a sentence of seven years, points [...]