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Maldonado v. Hyundai Motor America
Case Information
- Case Number: 8:25-cv-00983
- Case Status: Case in Progress
- Court: United States District Court, Central District of California
- Filed: May 9, 2025
Lemberg Law represents plaintiffs in a proposed class action against Hyundai Motor America. The lawsuit alleges that 2023–2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles suffer from a dangerous braking defect that significantly increases stopping distances, especially over uneven surfaces, putting drivers and passengers at serious risk.
Complaint
The lawsuit asserts that the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and/or Traction Control System in 2023–2025 Hyundai Palisades is defective. When the brakes are applied over bumpy or uneven roads, the system miscalculates wheel speed, causing rapid brake pulsing and failure to stop as expected. This issue has led to repeated complaints and near-miss collisions.
Key Allegations Include:
- Increased Stopping Distance: Brakes fail to respond properly over uneven surfaces, requiring greater force and longer distances to stop.
- System Malfunction: Palisade ABS and traction control systems apply and release brakes inappropriately, causing vibration and loss of control.
- Ongoing Safety Risk: Drivers report near-collisions and difficulty braking under common road conditions.
- Inadequate Repairs: Dealers often dismiss complaints as “normal behavior,” leaving the issue unresolved.
[Read our full breakdown of the Palisade ABS system problem]
Claims for Relief
The plaintiffs seek relief under New York and Ohio laws, asserting:
- Fraudulent Concealment
- Unjust Enrichment
- Breach of Express Warranty
- Violation of New York General Business Law § 349
- Violation of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act
The lawsuit demands compensation for diminished vehicle value, out-of-pocket costs, and the safety risks imposed on consumers.
Legal Assistance
If you own or lease a 2023–2025 Hyundai Palisade and have experienced poor braking over uneven roads, you may be eligible to join this class action.
Call Lemberg Law at 855-301-2100 for a free consultation.
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