December 23, 2015
A New Jersey federal judge on Tuesday refused to certify a proposed nationwide class of about 1.6 million drivers accusing Mercedes-Benz of using defective rims and then refusing to cover repair costs, but is keeping his opinion under seal until at least early January over "confidentiality issues."
September 09, 2015
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC asked a New Jersey federal judge Tuesday to strike arguments from a group of drivers' second reply in support of class certification in a suit over allegedly defective tire rims not covered under warranty, saying the brief is prejudicial and violates previous court orders.
September 02, 2015
Drivers suing Mercedes-Benz USA LLC over allegedly defective tire rims not covered under warranty defended their bid for liability-only class certification Tuesday, telling a New Jersey federal judge their motion isn't precluded by the failure occurring on a variety of models.
August 25, 2015
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC fought back Tuesday against a proposed class' bid for certification in their suit alleging the automaker used defective rims and wouldn't cover repair costs with its warranty, telling a New Jersey federal judge that the only thing the wheels have in common is their good performance.
July 31, 2015
A proposed class of approximately 1.6 million drivers accusing Mercedes-Benz USA LLC of using defective rims and refusing to cover the repair costs under its warranty urged a New Jersey federal judge on Thursday to grant them nationwide certification, arguing the suit hinges on a common issue.
November 13, 2013
A New Jersey federal judge on Friday dismissed putative class action claims against Daimler AG but preserved claims against subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA LLC claiming the companies didn't pay to repair defective rims in their cars, ruling that plaintiffs did not show Daimler set the cars' warranties.
September 27, 2010
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC is under fire from consumers, who allege the luxury car company uses defective rims and then refuses to cover the repair costs under its warranty.