November 02, 2018
A Michigan federal judge agreed Friday to pause part of a sprawling multidistrict litigation accusing automotive parts manufacturers of fixing prices on a variety of car components, specifically the portion involving a class of direct purchasers of heater control panels from Denso Corp.
September 17, 2018
Three Japanese manufacturers wrapped up in multidistrict litigation alleging they conspired to hike prices on automobile heater control panels have agreed to pay $5.7 million to escape automakers' claims, according to a filing in Michigan federal court.
July 18, 2018
Car dealers have urged a Michigan federal judge to sign off on their $1.87 million settlement with Japanese auto parts maker Tokai Rika Co. Ltd. to resolve claims in multidistrict litigation that the company participated in bid-rigging and price-fixing of heater control panels, saying the deal is fair and avoids the risks of trial.