HAGENS BERMAN

Date Filed: July 1, 2008
Court: U.S. District Court
Location: California

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro filed a class-action lawsuit against Hyundai claiming the car manufacturer knowingly sold Sonatas with defective sub-frames to customers.

The complaint alleges cars sold between 1999 and 2004 lack corrosion protection, which leads to premature decay. The plaintiff claims the sub-frame lacks sufficient and effective drain holes that allow road materials and water to drain from the frame. The lack of drain holes also prevents Hyundai from treating the sub-frame with anti-corrosion coating.

The sub-frame sits under the engine between the front wheels of the car. It serves as the sole steering support for the Sonata and anchors front suspension.

Cars with sub-frame corrosion may experience high levels of sub-frame deterioration, steering control arm separation and steering loss, which can lead to accidents, court documents claim.

Any Hyundai Sonata owner who purchased a car between 1999 and 2004 may be eligible to join this suit.

If you discovered problems with your vehicle within the warranty period, HBSS would like to hear from you. You can e-mail rob@hbsslaw.com or call (602) 840-5900.