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UPPAbaby Mesa Max, Mesa V2, and Aria Car Seats
Case Name (Date)
Jacobs et al. v. Monahan Products, LLC d/b/a UPPAbaby
25-cv-14538, D.N.J.
(Aug. 2025)
Mossazadeh et al. v. Monahan Products, LLC
25-cv-4862, C.D. Cal.
(May 2025)
Product/Service
UPPAbaby Mesa Max, Mesa V2, and Aria car seats
Allegations
Representing that products are suitable car seats without disclosing that they cause children to sit in a position that may result in discomfort, difficulty breathing and positional asphyxiation
Status
Pending
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