Chevrolet Cruze

July 2023: The case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled..

April 2023: The Court denied preliminary approval of the settlement agreement.

February 2023: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would resolve the claims against Bosch LLC.

June 2018: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint adding Robert Bosch LLC as a defendant.

February 2017: The Court dismissed the breach of contract claims When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. False advertising claims will move forward.

July 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors for allegedly deceptively marketing the Chevrolet Cruze as a “Clean Diesel” vehicle that meets regulatory standards and is environmentally friendly and fuel efficient when, according to plaintiffs, the company has programmed the emission system to reduce effectiveness or turn off during normal driving conditions and the Cruze emits more pollutants than federal and state laws allow. (Counts et al v. General Motors LLC, Case No. 16-cv-12541, E.D. Mich.)

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