Nicholas Ciruli, Robert D’Elia v. Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America Inc.
Published: Jun. 25, 2011 | Result Date: Feb. 22, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SACV08-00854 AG (MLGx) Settlement – Equitable Agreement
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
William E. Hoese
(Kohn, Swift & Graf, PC)
Joseph C. Kohn
(Kohn, Swift & Graf, PC)
Steve W. Berman
(Hagens, Berman, Sobol & Shapiro LLP)
Robert B. Carey
(Hagens, Berman, Sobol & Shapiro LLP)
Defendant
Michael L. Kidney
(Hogan Lovells)
Facts
Hyundai Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor America Inc. manufactured various models of vehicles from 2001 to 2004.
Vehicle owners and lessees filed a class action suit against Hyundai, alleging certain models of Hyundai vehicles suffered from severe corrosion of their front subframes, as well as other suspension parts, that caused the parts to fail.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The class alleged the failure could lead to wheels falling off, loss of vehicle control, and vehicle disablement.
Result
The parties reached a settlement whereby Hyundai agreed to extend the inspection and repair or replacement services to class members who did not receive a previous recall notice.
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