Consumer Class Actions
Class actions are cases in which an individual represents a number of similarly situated persons. The numbers range from 100 to thousands. The advantage is that large numbers of people get damages if the case is successful.
KABOB currently represents numerous individuals involved with the following cases. If you think one of these cases might affect you, please call us at 1-800-273-4566 or contact us online.
Honda and Michelin PAX Tire and Wheel System Class Action
Summary of Pending Case: On March 5, 2007, SFMS filed a Class Action Complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and Michelin North America, Inc., on behalf of Jean Carper, Michael Muhlfelder, and a class consisting of all persons or entities who purchased or leased, not for resale, an Acura or Honda vehicle equipped with the Michelin PAX® Tire and Wheel Assembly System. The Complaint alleges that Defendants intentionally misrepresent the benefits of the PAX system, the availability of repair facilities equipped to replace PAX system tires and the costs of replacing PAX system tires. The Complaint also alleges that Defendants fail to disclose to consumers the markedly shorter tread life of the PAX system tires.
If you would like to receive additional information concerning this action, please contact Mark F. Anderson.
Land Rover North America, Inc. LR3 Tire Wear Class Action
Summary of Pending Case: On November 20, 2006, we and our co-counsel filed a complaint against Land Rover of North America ("Land Rover") alleging that Land Rover LR3 model tires are wearing unevenly and prematurely, thus, causing owners and lessees to replace the tires after a very short life-span. On average, it appears that consumers' tires are wearing unevenly especially on the inside of the tires and many have to replace the tires prematurely. Land Rover issued a technical service bulletin LA 204-005 in the US in October 2006, which covers VINS from 5A000360 to 6A403382. The TSB states that uneven tire wear may be caused by a degree of "bush settle" that affects the geometry of the tires increasing tire wear. If you own or lease a Land Rover LR3 and are experiencing uneven and premature wearing of the tires, please contact Mark F. Anderson.
2004 and 2005 Pontiac GTO Tire Wear
Summary of Pending Case: We have filed a class against GM alleging that the standard front tires on the 2004 and 2005 Pontiac GTO models may hit the inside struts, which may cause uneven tire wear and possible tire failure. Pontiac has not warned owners about this problem according to our information. The federal safety agency has initiated an investigation after receiving 67 complaints from owners. If you own or lease a Pontiac GTO (years 2004 or 2005) and are experiencing uneven and premature wearing of the tires, please contact Mark F. Anderson of this office.