Attorneys Investigate Potential Hyundai, Kia Gas Tank Issue We’re opening this issue with a look at a possible defect in certain Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 vehicles. Reports have surfaced that the vehicles’ gas tanks can unexpectedly swell and expand, possibly posing a safety hazard. More on that below. Then, we’ll touch on an investigation into how Washington Nationals (and other D.C. baseball) fans may have had a fee deceptively added to the price of tickets purchased on Nationals.com, MLB.com and the Ballpark mobile app. As far as ongoing lawsuits are concerned, we’re also reporting on a couple of recently filed cases to round out this issue. The first case claims that Costco’s online prices are deceptively marked up, while the other alleges that RiseWell Kids Mineral Toothpaste contains high levels of forever chemicals. Keep reading for the details, including recent settlements. - Ty Armstrong, Writer/Community Manager |
| Attorneys are looking into reports of fuel tank problems in certain Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 vehicles. According to some drivers, the fuel tanks can expand unexpectedly, causing the backseats to “pop up” and the vehicles to emit a loud “bang” or “explosion”-like noise. It’s possible that the problem may pose a safety hazard, with one dealership reportedly telling a woman she was “lucky” to have brought her 2022 Kia K5 in without issue after the gas tank expanded. Now, attorneys want to speak with drivers of 2021-2024 Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 vehicles who’ve experienced gas tank swelling as they work to determine whether a defect is to blame and whether a lawsuit is possible. Learn more here. |
D.C. Area: Did You Buy Baseball Tickets Online? Attorneys working with ClassAction.org believe the Washington Nationals and MLB.com may have violated a D.C. consumer protection law by excluding processing fees from the advertised price of game tickets sold online. Specifically, they believe that when a consumer buys game tickets on Nationals.com, MLB.com or the Ballpark mobile app, a processing fee may be added to their purchase late in the checkout process without being disclosed in the initial price. The attorneys are now gathering affected buyers to take action. So, if you bought Nationals home game tickets or are a D.C. resident who bought tickets to any MLB game online, learn more about what you can do over on this page. |
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| Latest Settlements - Earth Rated Poop Bags
If you bought Earth Rated Certified Compostable Poop Bags between October 28, 2015 and June 13, 2024, you may be entitled to money from this settlement. - Real Good Foods – Text Messages
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| | ~ In Other News ~ | A recently filed lawsuit alleges that certain products sold on Costco.com are more expensive than the same exact items sold in store – and that the retailer isn’t properly notifying online shoppers about this discrepancy. The lawsuit states that although Costco promises that it will disclose whenever a product is more expensive online than in a consumer’s local warehouse store, the company often leaves out this disclosure. The plaintiff, for instance, said she was unaware that the 30-roll pack of Charmin toilet paper she bought online cost almost four dollars less in her store. Read more on the suit here. |
| According to a recently filed proposed class action, RiseWell Kids Mineral Toothpaste has been falsely advertised as safe and “clean” in that the product contains high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that have been linked to various health effects. The case claims that commissioned testing for RiseWell Kids Mineral Toothpaste found more than 188 parts per billion of “forever” chemicals and that the product therefore should have never been touted as safe to swallow, natural and free of toxins. You can find the details on this page. |
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