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Thompson Law Offices Sues Hyundai Motor America for Not Installing Industry Standard Anti-Theft Devices in Cars, Putting Customers at Higher Risk of Violent Crimes

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火曜日, 9月 19, 2023

against Hyundai Motor America, Inc. for its failure to equip her Hyundai Elantra with an industry standard anti-theft ignition immobilizer, making it easier to steal, and her the target of a violent crime.

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  • against Hyundai Motor America, Inc. for its failure to equip her Hyundai Elantra with an industry standard anti-theft ignition immobilizer, making it easier to steal, and her the target of a violent crime.
  • As a result, Lawton was shot in the chest and nearly killed while thieves were attempting to steal her car.
  • “When Hyundai chose to gamble with safety, it bet the lives of Americans,” Thompson added.
  • Hyundai and Kia owners can learn more by visiting www.violentcartheft.com or calling (650) 513-6111.

Hagens Berman: Hyundai, Kia Theft Class-Action Lawsuit Reaches Settlement Valued at More Than $200 Million

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木曜日, 5月 18, 2023

According to the lawsuit, in addition to the lack of an immobilizer, design flaws in the affected vehicles also allow thieves to steal them in less than 90 seconds.

Key Points: 
  • According to the lawsuit, in addition to the lack of an immobilizer, design flaws in the affected vehicles also allow thieves to steal them in less than 90 seconds.
  • If you purchased or leased a 2011-2022 Hyundai or Kia with a traditional “insert-and-turn” steel key ignition system, click here to find out more about the lawsuit.
  • Attorneys say the settlement has been designed to address a multitude of situations faced by owners of affected vehicles, which total 9 million – 4.5 million Hyundais and 4.5 million Kias.
  • Kia vehicles eligible for the software upgrade include: 2011-2022 Kia Sportage, 2011-2022 Kia Sorento, 2021-2022 Kia K5, 2011-2021 Kia Sedona, 2014-2021 Kia Forte, 2012-2021 Kia Rio, 2021-2022 Kia Seltos, 2011-2020 Kia Optima and 2020-2022 Kia Soul.