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Hyundai Kona and Ioniq EV Vehicles
Case Name (Date)
Friche et al v. Hyundai Motor Co. et al
21-cv-1324, C.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2021)
Product/Service
2019-2021 Kona EV and 2020 Ioniq EV vehicles
Allegations
Falsely advertising how far vehicles can travel without recharging batteries
Misleadingly representing the safety of batteries
Status
Pending
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