Technology
Oct. 13, 2022
Hyundai oil use hearing hinges on prior knowledge proof
Whether or not the company’s technical service bulletins to dealers showed prior knowledge of the defect was a central topic of discussion at Wednesday’s hearing before U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, who said she would make her decision soon.
A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss a class action case against Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliates that accuses the company of knowingly selling cars with faulty engines.
According to the complaint, a number of car models manufactured by Hyundai and Kia had compression ring defects resulting in excessive oil consumption that could cause engine stalling or catastrophic engine failure. Cho et al. v. Hyundai Motor Company, Ltd. et...
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