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Case ID: 4520 | Automotive | 11/08/2005
A class action lawsuit filed November 7, 2005 against Toyota Motor Corporation and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company alleges the two companies sold "defective tires" to certain buyers of Toyota's popular Sienna minivans.
The suit, filed by a pair of New York Law firms on behalf of Stanley Monk and other buyers of the Sienna, claims "run-flat" tires produced by Goodyear under the company's Dunlop brand wear out after approximately 10,000 miles of use, said an attorney representing the class. He said the Dunlop tires need to be replaced on a yearly basis, which means they are "defective." The tires are what are known as run-flat, meaning the vehicle can continue to drive for a period of time even when the tires are deflated. While run-flats are seen as safer than traditional tires, they are also known to be less-robust in their rubber composition and could wear out sooner than traditional tires, according to various industry publications and engineering experts. The allegedly defective tires cost buyers $1,300 or more to replace. The lawyer alleges the problem is aggravated by the fact that Toyota does not equip its minivans with spare tires. Toyota equips all-wheel-drive editions of the Sienna with run-flat tires and the company does not offer a spare tire because of the amount of space needed for the all-wheel-drive mechanicals, company spokesman said. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Automotive Cases of Interest A judge in St. Louis, Missouri has approved a tentative settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Enterprise Leasing Co. over surcharges the company has charged vehicle renters since July 1997. Hyundai may offer a great warranty, but its engines allegedly haven’t measured up to its ad campaigns. Numerous class actions have been filed against Hyundai Motor Corporation and its American subsidiary on behalf of all persons who bought or leased a Hyundai vehicle between 1992 and the present, who allege that the company intentionally overstated the amount of horsepower generated by its engines as a marketing ploy, in violation of state unfair business practices laws. Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Mark I. Bernstein rejected a proposed settlement of a tentative class action stemming from the recall of roughly 162,000 Isuzu SUVs due to defective brake systems.
In his recent nine-page order in Parker v. American Isuzu Motors Inc., Bernstein argued that certain requirements of the proposed settlement -- such as that class members would need to produce a police report that supported their claim in order to receive compensation -- might cause plaintiffs undue difficulty.
A class action has been filed against Motiva Enterprises, LLC, and Shell Oil Company on behalf of all persons who purchased sulfur-tainted gasoline from New Orleans-area gas stations that were supplied by Motiva during May 2004. The action seeks compensatory damages to pay for vehicle repair and customer inconvenience. A U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has ruled that a dispute over sticking gas pedals on 1999 and 2000 Mercury Villager minivans belongs in a single, class-action trial. Several class actions have been filed against financial services company Washington Mutual, Inc., (NYSE: WM) and certain of its officers and directors by stockholders who purchased the company's common stock between April 15, 2003, and June 28, 2004. The actions claim that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market over this time period, thereby artificially inflating the price of the company's securities. |
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