Recalls and Class-Actions for September 1st

The Latest Product Recalls and Class-Actions

Author

Rocky Horton
September 01, 2024

Welcome to this week’s edition of the “Recall & Lawsuit Lowdown” newsletter!

🚨 We've got a whirlwind of legal news to tickle your funny bone—because who knew cars could smell so bad? 🚗 From Toyota’s stinky HVAC systems to airbags that need a safety check of their own, and Greenridge Farm workers finally getting their overdue paychecks 💸, it’s a week full of class-action excitement.

Buckle up, folks—it’s going to be a bumpy (and hopefully odor-free) ride!

⚖️ Class-Action Lawsuits (Open to Claims) ⚖️

  • Toyota HVAC 🚗
    🏥 Allegations: Defective HVAC systems causing foul odors in certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles
    💰 Settlement Amount: $277.5 million
    📝 Eligibility: Owners/lessees of certain 2012-2017 Toyota and Lexus models
    📅 Claim Deadline: May 31, 2025

  • Greenridge Farm, Inc. 🏭
    🏥 Allegations: Failure to pay workers according to Illinois law, including overtime violations
    💰 Settlement Amount: Not specified
    📝 Eligibility: Greenridge Farm workers at Elk Grove Village, IL between May 24, 2019, and May 24, 2022
    📅 Claim Deadline: October 20, 2025

  • Toyota Airbags 🚗
    🏥 Allegations: Defective airbag control units, potential failure during collisions
    💰 Settlement Amount: $78.5 million
    📝 Eligibility: Owners/lessees of certain 2011–2019 Toyota models
    📅 Claim Deadline: Dec. 16, 2026

That wraps up this week’s edition of the “Recall & Lawsuit Lowdown”! 🚀 

Whether it’s stinky cars or overdue paychecks, remember that staying informed is half the battle. If you’ve got one of those affected Toyotas, maybe it’s time to take a deep breath—hopefully not inside the car! 😅

Keep an eye on those deadlines, make your claims, and let’s hope next week’s news is a little less… aromatic. Until then, stay safe and savvy! 🛡️