Electronic Parts Components and Systems
Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler eTorque and Stalling Incidents Class Action
Certain Ram 1500 trucks and Jeep Wrangler vehicles have an eTorque system that the maker, FCA US, LLC describes as a “mild hybrid” system that supposedly improves fuel economy while retaining power, torque, and capability. But the complaint alleges that the system is defective and may shut the vehicles’ engines off, put the transmission into Read more
BMW Loss of CD/BA Functions with Phase-Out of 3G Class Action
Consumers expect vehicles made by BMW to offer advanced features, including in the area of electronics. But the complaint for this class action sues BMW of North America, Inc. and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft AG, alleging a substantial oversight in some 2013 and later vehicles: certain Connected Drive/BMW Assist (CD/BA) systems were made to work Read more
Indirect Purchasers of Capacitors Antitrust Settlement
The latest defendants to settle in this large antitrust case are Shinyei Technology Co., Ltd., Shinyei Capacitor Co., Ltd., and Taitsu Corporation. This large antitrust case is meant to benefit indirect purchasers of electrolytic and film capacitors. The complaint alleged that the various makers conspired to raise or fix prices for capacitors, violating antitrust and Read more
Sony Dash End of Support Settlement
Sony Electronics, Inc. is settling a class action alleging that it improperly stopped supporting its Dash Personal Internet Viewer in July 2017. Read more
Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Plagued with Drift Class Action
Sony released its Playstation 5 (PS5) in November 2020, along with the associated DualSense Controller. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the much-touted controller is defective. How so? The complaint says that the defect causes “characters or gameplay [to move] on the screen without user command or manual operation of the joystick.” Read more
Xbox One Drifting Controller Investigation
Is your Xbox One controller experiencing “stick drift”? That is, does the analog stick drift, or cause movement, on its own, without your touching it? Online complaints indicate that this can happen even when controllers are only a few months old. Unfortunately, warranties on these accessories can be as short as 90 days, so that Read more
Chrysler Pacifica Defective UConnect System Class Action
Auto manufacturers are presenting complex “infotainment” systems that customers must rely on to perform more and more actions in their vehicles. The complaint for this class action alleges that FCA US, LLC has installed defective UConnect infotainment systems in its 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 300 vehicles. Read more
Apple iPhone 4, 4S, and 5 Power Button California Settlement
A $20 million settlement has been reached with Apple, Inc. in a class action that alleged that Apple sold certain models of its iPhone with defective power (sleep/wake) buttons. The complaint claimed that Apple sold the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5 to consumers even though it knew the power buttons were defective in violation of Read more
Apple iPad, iPad Pro Bright Spot in Screen Missouri Class Action
Consumers expect quality devices from Apple, Inc. The complaint for this class action bring suit against the company for a quality defect in its iPad and iPad Pro devices—a bright spot on the screen. Read more
Antitrust Capacitor Indirect Purchaser Settlement
A large antitrust case against makers of capacitors has so far resulted in settlements totaling $80.5 million. The complaint alleged that makers conspired to raise and fix the prices of capacitors over a period of more than ten years, thus violating antitrust laws and making customers pay more for capacitors than they should have. Settlements Read more