Category: Auto

GM Hydra-Matic Transmission Problems Focus of Class Action Lawsuit

The frequent Hydra-Matic transmission problems experienced by a group of GM customers has resulted in a new lawsuit against the manufacturer. The complaint, filed as a Hydra-Matic transmission class action lawsuit against General Motors for issues across several high-profile model types and years, alleges the manufacturer has used a defective…

Settlement Shows Merit in Investigations of Emissions Scandals

The government has announced a $300 million settlement with Chrysler over charges that the manufacturer intentionally misled regulators about the emissions systems in their EcoDiesel vehicles. These false and misleading statements, centered around 2014-16 Jeep Grand Cherokee and RAM 1500 EcoDiesel vehicles, were made as the vehicles utilized cheat devices…

Ford PowerShift Parts Shortages Reportedly Impacting Many

Our firm, Stern Law, is in regular contact with thousands of current and former owners of vehicles equipped with Ford’s troubled DPS6 PowerShift transmission. As part of that communication, we hear from clients and non-clients alike about their transmission and its inability to function as it should. A troubling trend…

ANOTHER Nissan CVT Transmission Class Action Case Filed

When it comes to class action settlements, opinions differ on their value and merit. Is a manufacturer actually benefiting by paying millions in such settlements and attorney fees with limited value being provided to owners because of their larger liability, or is something better than the potential that existed before…