Universal Hyundai Lawsuit

More than two years after Columbus filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, the city remains in litigation, alongside multiple cities and insurance companies, against the car manufacturers. Why it matters: The city wants accountability for a design flaw in Hyundai and Kia models that led to a nationwide rash of car thefts, including about 10,000 in Columbus between 2022 and 2023. I.

BACKGROUND Plaintiff, Action Nissan, Inc. ("Universal") is an authorized dealer of Hyundai and rand vehicles in Orlando, Florida, pursuant to franchise nt Hyundai Mo been on of the highest volu States. (Id.

¶¶ 20-22). However, Universal alleges that its sales volume has decreased. In their lawsuit, the City of Columbus contends that the rash of Kia and Hyundai thefts due to substandard security features in their vehicles have cost consumers, insurance companies, local governments, and law enforcement millions of dollars over the past year alone.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a $16 million jury verdict awarded to a Florida dealership, Action Nissan Inc., in a contract dispute with Hyundai Motor America (HMA) regarding the establishment of Genesis luxury vehicle dealerships. The court rejected Hyundai's argument.

The Hyundai class action lawsuit alleges the automakers failed to include standard anti-theft technology in certain models, leaving owners vulnerable to a surge in thefts and related damages. Hyundai and Kia prioritized profits over consumer safety, but a $145 million settlement now offers free software upgrades and reimbursement opportunities to address these issues. Exploring the lawsuit's.

BACKGROUND Plaintiff, Action Nissan, Inc. ("Universal") is an authorized dealer of Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles in Orlando, Florida, pursuant to franchise agreements with Defendant Hyundai Motor America Corporation ("HMA"). Universal Hyundai's lawsuit alleges violations of state dealer law.

A federal judge turned down bids by both automakers to have the case dismissed. NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT If you bought or leased a 2011-2019 model year Hyundai Sonata, 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, or a 2014. The verdict hands a win to the Florida dealership and its owner, William Nero, in their lawsuit filed against Hyundai Motor America and the automaker's spinoff, Genesis Motor America, in March 2018.

The City of Columbus' lawsuit against Kia America, Inc. and Hyundai Motor America for not theft-proofing their vehicles has cleared a legal hurdle, allowing it to move forward and potentially.