Product Liability Class Action Lawsuits

A class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors concerning alleged defects in the brake systems of several 2025 models. The plaintiffs claim that the faulty brakes can lead to a complete or partial loss of braking ability, posing a significant safety risk to drivers.

A group of Jeep owners filed a class action lawsuit alleging that FCA misrepresented the safety and reliability of their hybrid SUVs, specifically the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe. The lawsuit claims that FCA failed to properly disclose and repair significant defects in these vehicles, despite marketing them as safe and dependable. The plaintiffs allege that their reliance on FCA's representations led them to purchase or lease the vehicles, and they are seeking damages related to these alleged misrepresentations.

Meta reached a settlement with California and 28 other states regarding allegations of social media's harm to teenagers. The states accused the company of concealing risks to young users while prioritizing profits. The settlement requires Meta to pay billions and implement significant changes to teen account usage.

A class action lawsuit alleges that Graco's Slim Spaces Compact Baby Swing has a defect causing it to accelerate to dangerous speeds. The complaint claims this defect poses a serious risk of physical harm or death to infants.

This information concerns an investigation into potential defects in the driver's seats of certain Toyota Camry models. Owners who owned or leased a 2025 or 2026 Toyota Camry and experienced issues with the seat may qualify for legal action.

Harvard College reached a $53 million settlement to resolve multiple lawsuits concerning the alleged mishandling and theft of donated human remains from its medical school morgue.

Bestway has agreed to a $15 million settlement to resolve claims that its above-ground pools are defective and create a drowning risk. The settlement applies to consumers who bought specific Bestway-branded pools sold between 2008 and 2024.

Plum Organics entered into a voluntary agreement with the Texas Attorney General's Office regarding its baby food products. This agreement requires the company to continue rigorous testing and public disclosure of heavy metal results. The agreement does not include any fines or consumer restitution payments.

Uber settled a lawsuit concerning allegations of sexual assault by one of its drivers. The case was part of a larger multidistrict litigation involving numerous similar claims.

Attorneys are investigating whether running shoes equipped with carbon plates may be responsible for serious injuries sustained by runners. The investigation concerns reports of various fractures and other orthopedic issues following training in specific carbon-plated footwear. Individuals who believe they were injured and trained in certain shoes may seek legal action and compensation.

Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company agreed to an $8 million settlement to resolve claims regarding its failure to pay timely interest on medical bills submitted for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. The settlement applies to individuals who submitted a covered medical bill under their PIP coverage for a Texas-based policy and received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from Progressive more than 15 or 30 business days after submitting the bill. Class members can receive a cash payment calculated using an objective formula based on the specific delay period.

Tesla owners and lessees have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled consumers regarding the actual self-driving capabilities of their vehicles. The suit claims that vehicles equipped with certain hardware may require substantial upgrades to achieve the fully autonomous driving features that were advertised. Affected individuals who purchased the Full Self-Driving package or related features may have legal options.

PepsiCo is recalling numerous cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime and other flavors due to the presence of undeclared yellow dyes. Separately, Gatorade faces class action allegations regarding false advertising claims about its hydration benefits and ingredients.

Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay $39 million to settle a class action lawsuit concerning its handling of cash in retirement accounts. The suit alleged that the company swept idle funds into low-interest accounts without providing customers with appropriate market rates.

State Farm agreed to pay over $8.8 million to resolve claims regarding its underinsured motorist property damage (UMPD) coverage in Washington state. The settlement addresses alleged failures to fully compensate policyholders for the diminished value of their vehicles after accidents. Affected individuals must submit a valid claim form by the specified deadline to receive potential benefits.

Attorneys are investigating allegations that interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots may have contributed to serious self-harm, suicide attempts, or suicide. The investigation covers claims that chatbots provided harmful information or failed to offer appropriate crisis support.

A class action lawsuit alleges that The Clorox Company sold scented cleaning products, such as Mistolin and Lestoil, that were potentially contaminated with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The plaintiffs claim the company failed to warn consumers about this danger, especially for those with weakened immune systems.

A class action lawsuit alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles are equipped with a defective direct driver monitoring system that compromises vehicle safety. The plaintiffs claim the system malfunctions, causing false alarms and sudden braking, and that the manufacturer was aware of the defect.

FCA US has reached a settlement to resolve claims regarding inadequate warranty coverage for specific components in certain Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles. The settlement provides eligible owners with a warranty extension and potential reimbursement for out-of-pocket repair costs. Affected individuals must submit a valid claim form by the specified deadline to participate.

Kia has agreed to a class action settlement concerning defective window regulators in certain Kia Optima and Sportage models. The settlement provides reimbursement for repair costs to current and former owners and lessees of specific vehicles.

This article summarizes several class action settlements that may be available for claims in October 2026, involving various companies and issues such as data breaches, misleading marketing, and defective products.

Two truck owners filed a class action lawsuit against FCA US LLC, alleging that 2025 model year Ram 1500 trucks have a dangerous engine defect. The lawsuit claims the automaker failed to disclose this defect, which can cause sudden power loss while driving.

This investigation concerns allegations that certain video game companies designed their games with features intended to keep players engaged for long periods. Plaintiffs claim these design elements contributed to gaming addiction and related harms among minors and young adults.

Vesync agreed to a $15 million settlement to resolve claims that it falsely advertised Levoit air purifiers as having "True HEPA" filters. The settlement applies to consumers who bought specific Levoit-branded air purifiers or replacement filters with certain filtration claims.

A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that General Motors knowingly sold vehicles equipped with a defective continuously variable transmission (CVT) in various Chevy and GMC models. The complaint claims this defect can cause significant safety issues, such as sudden power loss while driving. The lawsuit seeks to represent owners of specific models manufactured between 2019 and 2025.

Attorneys are investigating claims that Roblox was designed to encourage compulsive play, leading to addiction and various harms in children. Parents of affected children may be able to pursue legal action.

Chrysler is recalling multiple Jeep Grand Cherokee models due to a defect in the rear coil springs. Separately, Chrysler is facing a class action lawsuit alleging misrepresentation regarding the safety of certain Jeep models.

A class action lawsuit alleges that General Motors sold pickup trucks equipped with a defective transmission and concealed the problem from consumers for years. The suit covers specific GMC and Chevrolet models from the 2019 model year onward.

A lawsuit alleges that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) devices manufactured by Abbott can malfunction, potentially leading to permanent nerve damage. The complaint details claims of defective leads and implantable pulse generators that fail over time.

A lawsuit has been filed alleging that Apple's AirTag products facilitate stalking and unwanted location tracking. The complaint claims Apple failed to adequately protect the public from misuse of the tracking device. The suit seeks damages and an injunction against Apple's practices regarding the AirTags.

Attorneys are investigating claims regarding whether the video game Minecraft was designed with features that may contribute to gaming addiction in children and adolescents. The investigation concerns potential harm to families whose children developed symptoms of addiction after playing the game.

A lawsuit has been filed alleging that the video games Roblox and Fortnite were intentionally designed with addictive features that negatively impact minors. The complaint claims these companies failed to adequately warn users and parents about the associated risks of excessive gameplay.

Attorneys are investigating claims that the game Fortnite was designed with features that encourage compulsive gameplay, potentially causing serious harm, particularly to children and teenagers.

Volkswagen is recalling over 208,000 vehicles, including certain Atlas, Tiguan, and Audi Q3 models, due to a potential defect in the steering rack. The issue involves a mounting bolt that may corrode, which could lead to a loss of steering control.

A class action lawsuit alleges that Casely Inc. sold Power Pod power banks containing defective lithium-ion batteries that pose a fire risk. The suit seeks compensation for consumers who purchased these allegedly dangerous devices.

Attorneys are investigating allegations of sexual abuse involving coaches, staff, and officials connected to the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and its affiliated youth sports programs.

Parents filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Baby Brezza and The Betesh Group falsely advertised their Formula Maker machine as accurately dispensing baby formula. The plaintiffs claim the device dispensed insufficient amounts of formula powder, potentially harming infants.

A class action lawsuit was filed against QDOBA and its suppliers, alleging that jalapeños served at the fast-casual chain were contaminated with Salmonella, leading to a multi-state outbreak.

This class action lawsuit alleges that the company marketed its grain-free dog food as safe and healthy when it may actually cause heart disease in dogs. The plaintiffs claim the product increases the risk of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a potentially fatal condition.

Attorneys are investigating whether NOW Magnesium Citrate Softgels contain the amount and type of magnesium advertised on the product label. The investigation focuses on potential discrepancies between the label claims and the actual mineral content.

This legal action involves claims filed against the government of Iran, alleging that Iran supported terrorist groups responsible for attacks on American service members and contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. The lawsuits aim to hold Iran financially accountable for the injuries and harm caused by these attacks.

Class action lawsuit alleging that Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 weight loss drugs are linked to NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), a serious condition causing sudden vision loss in users.

Women who received long-term Depo-Provera (injectable contraceptive) injections are suing Pfizer, alleging the drug significantly increases the risk of developing meningioma brain tumors and that the company failed to warn patients and physicians of this risk despite knowing about it for years.

Tesla Cybertruck owners filed a class action alleging that the vehicle suffers from dangerous defects — including an accelerator pedal that can get physically trapped and cause unintended full-throttle acceleration — that Tesla knew about before delivery but failed to disclose. The lawsuit follows multiple NHTSA investigations and a major safety recall.

Hundreds of school districts and personal injury plaintiffs allege that Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube deliberately designed their platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers, causing a nationwide youth mental health crisis resulting in anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, and suicide.

Patients who used GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight loss or diabetes management allege they suffered severe gastrointestinal injuries — including gastroparesis (stomach paralysis), bowel obstruction, and intestinal ileus — that were not adequately disclosed in the drugs' warnings.

Victoza (liraglutide) lawsuits claim that Novo Nordisk failed to warn patients about the risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a condition causing sudden vision loss. Users of the GLP-1 diabetes drug allege that the manufacturer did not adequately disclose the potential eye damage risks.

A lawsuit against B. Braun alleges that its Aesculap knee replacement devices have serious design defects causing metallosis, early device failure, and complications requiring revision surgeries. The company is accused of concealing these defects from regulators while continuing to promote the device.

Saxenda (liraglutide), a weight-loss drug approved by the FDA in 2014, is subject to ongoing litigation over alleged inadequate warnings about serious side effects including pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, and stomach paralysis. Novo Nordisk is being sued for failing to warn patients of these health risks associated with the drug.

Plaintiffs allege that Bard PowerPort implantable port catheters — used in cancer patients and others requiring long-term IV access — are defectively designed and prone to fracturing, migrating, and causing life-threatening injuries including cardiac injury, pulmonary embolism, and infection.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) lawsuits target pharmaceutical companies for inadequate warnings about medications that cause this severe, life-threatening skin condition. Plaintiffs allege failure to properly warn consumers about SJS risks associated with antibiotics, anticonvulsants, NSAIDs, and other drug classes.

Consumers allege that McDonald's McCrispy chicken sandwiches are routinely served at dangerously excessive temperatures, causing severe burn injuries to the mouth, throat, and hands, and that McDonald's has failed to warn customers about this systemic overheating problem.

A major class action alleging that Tesla fraudulently marketed its 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' technology as capable of autonomous driving when the systems were dangerously flawed, causing numerous crashes, injuries, and deaths.

A class action lawsuit alleges that certain Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air side-by-side refrigerators contain defective wires in their freezer doors that cause ice makers, water dispensers, and control panels to fail within a few years of purchase. The settlement, approved in March 2026, offers eligible class members up to 50% of the original purchase price in cash compensation or free repair.

Thousands of women, predominantly Black women who are the primary consumers of chemical hair relaxer products, allege that long-term use of these products caused uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine fibroids, citing a landmark 2022 NIH study linking relaxer use to significantly elevated cancer risk.

Tens of thousands of women allege that Johnson & Johnson's talcum-based products, including Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, with J&J pursuing a controversial 'Texas Two-Step' bankruptcy strategy to resolve claims through a proposed $6.475 billion settlement.

Thousands of patients who received Exactech knee, hip, and ankle replacement implants filed suit after the company issued a massive recall, alleging defectively packaged implants degraded prematurely due to oxidation, causing implant failure, severe pain, and the need for revision surgery.

A coalition of 41 state attorneys general filed a landmark federal lawsuit against Meta alleging its Facebook and Instagram platforms were deliberately designed to addict children and teenagers, causing widespread mental health harm including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Victims of stalking and intimate partner violence allege that Apple negligently designed its AirTag tracking devices with inadequate anti-stalking safeguards, enabling abusers to covertly track victims without effective detection or warning.

Consumers filed class action claims alleging Apple's Vision Pro headset is defective and dangerous when used in motion, after viral videos showed users wearing the device while driving, cycling, and operating machinery—injuries and near-accidents were reported.

A landmark criminal and civil litigation arising from Boeing's concealment of the defective MCAS flight control system blamed for the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes that killed 346 people, with victims' families fighting Boeing's attempts to avoid criminal prosecution.

A massive ongoing mass tort alleging that Bayer/Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with Bayer having paid nearly $11 billion to settle earlier waves while tens of thousands of new cases continue to be filed.

A growing mass tort alleging that Novo Nordisk failed to warn patients that its blockbuster GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy can cause severe psychiatric side effects, including suicidal ideation and depression.

Silicosis lawsuits involve workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust from construction materials, particularly engineered stone and quartz countertops, who developed silicosis and related lung diseases. Plaintiffs seek compensation for occupational exposure to silica dust causing lung damage, pulmonary fibrosis, and other respiratory conditions.

Women who used the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) allege the drug significantly increases the risk of intracranial meningioma (a type of brain tumor), and that Pfizer failed to warn patients and physicians of this risk despite available scientific evidence.

Parents and minors across the U.S. are suing Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat's platform was deliberately designed with addictive features that harm children's mental health, facilitate predatory contact, and expose minors to dangerous content — mirroring broader social media litigation against multiple tech giants.

Families of premature infants who developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating bowel disease, are suing Abbott and Mead Johnson, alleging their cow's milk-based formulas caused NEC without adequate warning to parents or NICU healthcare providers.

Parents and minors across the U.S. are suing Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat's algorithm and design features are intentionally addictive and have caused serious psychological harm to children and teenagers.

Consumers have filed class action and mass tort lawsuits against major hair care product manufacturers alleging that shampoos, conditioners, and styling products were contaminated with PFAS 'forever chemicals' — toxic compounds linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and immune system damage — without any disclosure on product labels.

Thousands of women who received the Depo-Provera birth control injection have filed suit alleging long-term use caused intracranial meningioma (brain tumors), and that Pfizer failed to warn patients about this known risk.

Following the catastrophic March 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after the cargo ship MV Dali lost power and struck a support pier, lawsuits were filed by the families of six construction workers killed, injured survivors, and businesses devastated by the closure of one of the East Coast's busiest shipping ports.

Businesses and consumers worldwide are suing CrowdStrike after a faulty July 2024 software update to its Falcon sensor crashed approximately 8.5 million Windows systems, causing what analysts called the largest IT outage in history and billions of dollars in losses.

Attorneys are investigating lawsuits against Advanced Bionics over its HiRes Ultra and Ultra 3D cochlear implants following a 2020 recall and reported failures of the devices.

Thousands of surgical patients have sued 3M, alleging that its widely used Bair Hugger forced-air warming blanket system disperses contaminated air currents near surgical wounds, dramatically increasing the risk of life-altering deep joint infections, particularly following hip and knee replacement surgeries.

Consumers — primarily long-term users of permanent hair dye products — allege that paraphenylenediamine (PPD) and other chemicals in popular hair color products cause bladder cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and other serious illnesses.

Tesla owners and crash victims allege that Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software are dangerously defective, causing hundreds of accidents and fatalities, while Tesla misled consumers about the systems' true autonomous capabilities.

Consumers and businesses are suing Intel over the 'Downfall' CPU vulnerability (CVE-2022-40982), which exposed sensitive data stored in Intel processors — and whose required security patches caused significant performance slowdowns of up to 50% in affected systems.

Parents of premature infants who developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) — a devastating intestinal disease — after being fed cow's milk-based hospital infant formulas by Abbott and Mead Johnson are suing both manufacturers for failing to warn about the known elevated risk of NEC in preterm babies.

Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy in 2019 amid thousands of lawsuits alleging it deceptively marketed highly addictive opioid painkillers, with the Sackler family agreeing to pay up to $6 billion to resolve claims.

Thousands of patients who received Exactech knee, hip, and ankle implants filed suit after the company recalled devices due to defective packaging that accelerated component degradation, leading to painful revision surgeries.

Tens of thousands of plaintiffs allege that the popular heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) contained or degraded into N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen, causing cancers including bladder, stomach, esophageal, and colorectal cancer.

Family members of the 346 people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes pursue wrongful death and product liability claims against Boeing, alleging the company concealed known flaws in its MCAS flight-control software.

Thousands of rideshare passengers — predominantly women — allege they were sexually assaulted or harassed by Uber and Lyft drivers, and that both companies negligently failed to conduct adequate background checks or implement available safety measures.

School districts, states, and individual users allege that Juul Labs deliberately targeted underage consumers through deceptive marketing campaigns, creating a widespread youth nicotine addiction crisis and triggering significant public health and educational costs.

Tens of thousands of women allege that decades of using Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, with J&J proposing a $6.475 billion bankruptcy settlement to resolve claims.

Thousands of state, local, and tribal governments sued opioid manufacturers and distributors, alleging they fueled the nationwide opioid epidemic through deceptive marketing and inadequate distribution controls, resulting in a landmark $26 billion settlement.

Parents filed suit against major baby food manufacturers after a 2021 congressional report revealed their products contained dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, which are linked to neurological damage and developmental delays in infants.

The largest MDL in U.S. history, involving claims from service members that defective earplugs caused hearing loss and tinnitus.

Users of popular weight-loss drugs allege the medications caused severe stomach paralysis (gastroparesis).

Lawsuits alleging that major social media platforms are designed to be addictive and have contributed to a youth mental health crisis.

Ongoing lawsuits alleging that exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides, like Roundup, causes Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Owners of certain heavy-duty trucks allege a suspension defect can cause a violent, uncontrollable shaking of the front wheels at highway speeds.

Lawsuits alleging that chemical hair relaxers are linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and other health issues.

This settlement addresses claims that cookware products from brands like Gotham Steel, Granite Stone, and Bell & Howell were falsely advertised as safe and non-toxic despite containing dangerous chemicals.

A jury in Illinois rejected claims that Mead Johnson's infant formula caused a premature baby to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The lawsuit alleges the company failed to warn about the risks associated with its product.

Transamerica Life Insurance agreed to a $110 million settlement to resolve claims regarding its failure to properly credit certain cash value increases on specific life insurance policies. The settlement applies to policyholders who owned or owned a universal life insurance policy that was active on January 1, 2016, and was identified by certain product names or attribute codes.

JUUL Labs and its major investor Altria agreed to pay over $1.7 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that JUUL deliberately marketed its high-nicotine e-cigarettes to minors, fueling a youth vaping epidemic and causing nicotine addiction and related health injuries.

Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million settlement after millions of their vehicles were found to lack engine immobilizers, making them easily stolen using a USB cable—a flaw that sparked a viral social media theft trend and a surge in vehicle thefts across the U.S.

Juul Labs reached over $1.2 billion in cumulative settlements with states, school districts, and consumers over allegations that the company deliberately marketed its highly addictive e-cigarettes to minors, fueling a youth vaping epidemic across the United States.

Philips Respironics recalled millions of CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices after discovering the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used to reduce sound and vibration could degrade and release potentially carcinogenic black particles and toxic gases directly into users' airways during sleep.

Millions of patients who used recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices sued the manufacturer after the company revealed that degrading sound-abatement foam could release toxic particles and gases linked to cancer and serious respiratory injuries. Philips agreed to a settlement exceeding $1 billion.

Lawsuits claim that several popular aerosol sunscreen brands were contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen, during the manufacturing process.