Infotainment System Defects Not Covered by California Consumer Protection Laws
calctapp · 2026-02-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Hatlevig v. General Motors LLC, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hatlevig, sued General Motors (GM) alleging that their v...
RV buyer's claims subject to arbitration agreement
calctapp · 2026-02-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Diaz v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Diaz, sued Thor Motor Coach, Inc. after purchasing a def...
California Court Affirms Dismissal of Most Claims Against Kia Over Infotainment System
calctapp · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Higginson v. Kia Motors America, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Higginson, sued Kia Motors America alleging that their v...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of VW "Defeat Device" Warranty Claims
ca9 · 2026-01-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Kalbers v. Volkswagen Ag, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a class action lawsuit allegin...
Ninth Circuit: Defect Must Substantially Impair Vehicle to Trigger Song-Beverly Act
ca9 · 2025-09-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Rajabian v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, decided by Ninth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a class action law...