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In re: Caitlin Ahearn, et al v. Hyundai Motor America, et al

  1. January 24, 2018

    9th Circ. Sets High Bar For Nationwide Class Settlements

    Multistate consumer class action settlements will have to clear a higher bar before scoring approval, experts say, after the Ninth Circuit ruled that a California judge didn't thoroughly consider varying state consumer protection laws before certifying a nationwide settlement class of consumers accusing Hyundai and Kia of overstating their cars' fuel efficiency.

  2. January 23, 2018

    9th Circ. Axes $200M Settlement In Hyundai, Kia Fuel MDL

    In what one judge called "a major blow to multistate class actions," a divided Ninth Circuit on Tuesday nixed a $200 million settlement in multidistrict litigation alleging Hyundai and Kia misstated vehicle fuel efficiency, saying a California federal judge failed to weigh variations in state law before certifying a nationwide class.