January 25th, 2019
October 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that resolves consumers’ class-action lawsuits against Volkswagen and Audi. According to the settlement terms: Class members who own eligible vehicles may receive a cash payment and have Volkswagen either buyback or fix their vehicles; Class members who lease eligible vehicles may receive a
June 28th, 2016
German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.
March 5th, 2019
February 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-241, W. D. WA.) January 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Additech, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that the fuel additives Fuel System Cleaner and Diesel Guard clean and prevent carbon buildup on an engine’s intake valve to provide various benefits – including
June 6th, 2018
February 2017: This case was consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Bledsoe v. FCA US LLC and Cummins Inc. (Case No. 16-cv-14024, E. D. MI.) Click here to learn more about the status of the case. December 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Chrysler Group and Cummins Inc. regarding the marketing of vehicles with Cummins
May 8th, 2018
In January and April 2018, two class-action lawsuits were filed against Ford Motor Company for allegedly deceptively advertising its F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles as being the “Cleanest Super Duty Diesel Ever” with reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions when, according to the complaint, the vehicles have a device that turns down the emission controls
April 5th, 2018
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against BMW for allegedly promoting its X5 xDrive35d and 355d diesel vehicles as clean, environmentally friendly, emitting “[l]ess emissions,” and meeting emissions standards in all 50 states when, according to the complaint, testing shows that the vehicles emit higher levels of NOx than gasoline vehicles, as well
April 24th, 2019
March 2019: Plaintiffs filed a Fifth Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint similarly alleging that Mercedes BlueTEC “Clean Diesel” vehicles are marketed as being “earth-friendly” and producing “fewer greenhouse gases than gasoline” when, according to the complaint, the vehicles emit more of the dangerous oxides of nitrogen (NOx) than advertised. February 2019: A federal judge
April 22nd, 2019
When companies green it, they better mean it.
January 25th, 2019
January 2019: This case was transferred to a California court to be heard with other similar cases in a multidistrict litigation. (In Re: Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2672) December 2018: This action was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-1558, E. D. VA.) November 2018: A false
January 25th, 2019
Multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Audi alleging that the auto company makes false representations about the amount of carbon dioxide emission for several Audi models. According to the plaintiffs, Audi vehicles – including the A6, A8, Q5, and Q7 models – were equipped with a “defeat device” designed to limit emissions when the vehicle
July 6th, 2017
February 2017: A federal judge dismissed the breach of contract claims . False advertising claims will move forward. July 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors for allegedly deceptively marketing the Chevrolet Cruze as a “Clean Diesel” vehicle that meets regulatory standards and is environmentally friendly and fuel efficient when, according to plaintiffs,
July 6th, 2017
July 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. June 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors for allegedly marketing its Cruze diesel vehicles as being “clean diesel” and complying with regulatory standards when, according to the complaint, the company programmed the vehicles to turn off
March 16th, 2017
Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.
January 24th, 2019
May 2018: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. March 2018: A federal judge dismissed the consolidated complaint finding that the allegations were conclusory and failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The judge also found that the plaintiffs did not have standing. To read the full decision, click here. February 2017: This
October 5th, 2015
Eco-minded car shoppers remember these terms.