KIMBALL v. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:22-cv-04163

Court:

New Jersey

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Michael A. Hammer

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  1. December 08, 2025

    Volkswagen Defect Class Gets Final OK For $1.95M Fee Award

    A New Jersey federal judge has granted final approval to a class action settlement for 3.9 million Volkswagen and Audi owners, resolving claims over alleged turbocharger defects and awarding $1.95 million in fees and expenses to the plaintiffs' attorneys.

  2. March 04, 2025

    Volkswagen Settling Drivers' Suit Over Turbocharger

    Volkswagen and Audi drivers who claim their cars contained defective turbochargers have asked a New Jersey federal judge to preliminarily approve a proposed class settlement that would have the automaker cover as much as half of certain out-of-pocket expenses the vehicle owners paid during the first 85,000 miles.

  3. September 05, 2024

    Fraud Claims Trimmed In Faulty VW Turbocharger Suit

    A New Jersey federal judge has thrown out the bulk of a putative class action suit from a woman alleging vehicles made and sold by Volkswagen Group of America Inc. had faulty turbochargers, only allowing a claim that the automaker was aware of the defect and failed to warn buyers.

  4. August 29, 2023

    New Jersey Judge Trims VW Faulty Turbocharger Claims

    A New Jersey federal judge tossed most of a proposed class action accusing Volkswagen of covering up a defect in some of its vehicles, which allegedly cost drivers thousands in out-of-pocket expenses, describing most of the claims as too vague.