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Case Name (Date)
Bright et al. v. Hyundai Motor Co. et al.
23-v-1602, C.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2023)
Product/Service
Hyndai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV6, Kia Niro EV, Kia Niro PHEV, and Genesis GV60
Allegations
Electric and hybrid vehicles do not charge in the advertised amount of time due to a defect
Status
Pending
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