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Farina v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

3:23-cv-00050

Court:

North Carolina Western

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Max O. Cogburn, Jr

Firms

Companies

Mazda Motor Corp.

Sectors & Industries:

Consumer Goods
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September 25, 2025
Driver Says Mazda's Sanctions Bid Is Itself Sanctionable

The leader of a proposed class of Mazda drivers suing over an alleged oil burning defect is firing back at the automaker's call for sanctions for what it called "frivolous" postjudgment filings, saying Mazda's filing is legally baseless and filled with ad hominem attacks on his attorney, so the company is the one that should face sanctions.
July 14, 2025
Mazda Slams 'Frivolous' Filings In Tossed Oil Burning Suit

Mazda Motor of America Inc. is threatening sanctions against the leader of a now-dismissed proposed class action alleging it sold vehicles with an oil burning defect, saying he is retreading since-debunked arguments and misstating facts in his bid to revive his case.
June 10, 2025
Mazda Driver Says Emissions Claims Distinct From Calif. Case

A North Carolina federal judge didn't fairly consider how a Mazda driver's claims of excessive emissions in the state were distinct from a California matter that ended in a settlement he didn't opt out of, the driver argued in a motion to revive the case.
June 03, 2025
Calif. Mazda Oil Leak Deal Dooms NC Class Claims

Mazda has escaped class claims alleging leaky valve stems caused cars to burn excessive oil when a North Carolina federal judge ruled that the driver didn't opt out of a similar class action settlement across the country in California.
May 31, 2023
NC Atty, Mazda Drivers Say Mazda Knew Of Oil Leak

A group of Mazda drivers, including a North Carolina attorney, has asked a federal judge not to toss a proposed class action over a leaky valve stem in the engine causing some cars to burn excessive oil, violating both the cars' warranties and federal air emissions standards.
May 17, 2023
Mazda Wants Oil Leak Class Action Tossed

Mazda asked a North Carolina federal judge on Tuesday to toss a proposed class action by an attorney accusing it of failing to repair oil leaks caused by defects, arguing the lawyer didn't keep up with vehicle maintenance required under the car's emission warranty.
January 30, 2023
5 Mazda Models Leak Oil, Says Atty In NC Class Action

A North Carolina attorney accused Mazda of failing to fix defects in five of its 2021 models that allegedly leak oil into the combustion chamber, causing damage to crucial components and lowering emission performance in violation of environmental and consumer protection laws.