In Re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Litigation

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Case Number:

8:22-ml-03052

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

James V. Selna

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  1. July 21, 2023

    Kia And Hyundai 'Crime Wave' MDL Attys Seek $36M In Fees

    Counsel representing consumers in multidistrict litigation alleging Hyundai and Kia's failure to install industry-standard anti-theft technology in their cars jump-started a nationwide "vehicular crime wave" revealed that  they plan to seek up to $36.25 million in fees for striking a deal that could create a $145 million settlement fund.

  2. June 07, 2023

    3 Cities' 'Crime Wave' Suits Added To Hyundai, Kia Calif. MDL

    The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has added three cities' public nuisance suits to consolidated litigation in California alleging Hyundai and Kia's failure to install industry-standard anti-theft technology in their cars jump-started a nationwide "vehicular crime wave."

  3. May 18, 2023

    Hyundai, Kia Ink $200M Deal To End Consumer Car Theft Suits

    Hyundai and Kia will pay cash and reimburse customers under an estimated $200 million settlement ending consolidated consumer claims in California alleging they knowingly sold defective vehicles that were vulnerable to theft, stemming some of the legal fallout from a viral nationwide TikTok trend popularizing tips for breaking into their cars.

  4. May 02, 2023

    Hyundai, Kia Want Consumers' Car-Theft Crisis MDL Slashed

    Hyundai and Kia have asked a California federal judge to slash consolidated consumer class claims alleging they knowingly sold defective vehicles that were vulnerable to theft, saying they could not have foreseen a nationwide TikTok trend popularizing tips for breaking into their cars.