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Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’

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Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’

German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.

Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Diesel Vehicles

Class Action

Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Diesel Vehicles

Allegations: Deceptively advertising vehicles as the “Cleanest Super Duty Diesel Ever”

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Class Action

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly

General Motors Diesel Automobiles

Class Action

General Motors Diesel Automobiles

In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors for allegedly misleadingly advertising the durability, longevity, and fuel economy of its diesel automobiles when, according to plaintiffs, a…

Ford’s Diesel Vehicles

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Ford’s Diesel Vehicles

In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ford Motor Company for allegedly misleadingly advertising the durability, longevity, and fuel economy of its diesel vehicles when, according to plaintiffs,…

Cummins Diesel Engines

Class Action

Cummins Diesel Engines

February 2017: This case was consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Bledsoe v. FCA US LLC and Cummins Inc. (Case No. 16-cv-14024, E. D. MI.) Click here to learn more about…

BMW X5 and 355d Diesel Vehicles

Class Action

BMW X5 and 355d Diesel Vehicles

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing diesel vehicles as clean and environmentally friendly

Fuel System Cleaner and Diesel Guard

Class Action

Fuel System Cleaner and Diesel Guard

Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits fuel additives provide

Ford Diesel Trucks with Bosch CP4 Fuel Injection Pumps

Class Action

Ford Diesel Trucks with Bosch CP4 Fuel Injection Pumps

In January 2020, two class-action lawsuits were filed against Ford for allegedly misleadingly advertising diesel trucks with Bosch CP4 fuel injection pumps as being durable, reliable, and fuel efficient when,…

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

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Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

BlueTEC Vehicles

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BlueTEC Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing BlueTEC vehicles as being “Clean Diesel” and “Earth Friendly”

EcoDiesel Vehicles

Class Action

EcoDiesel Vehicles

October 2018: The Cox and Lucas cases were transferred to the multidistrict litigation in California to be heard with the other similar cases. (MDL No. 2777) September 2018: Two more…

Fiat Chrysler EcoDiesel Trucks

Class Action

Fiat Chrysler EcoDiesel Trucks

September 2019: This case was transferred to the multidistrict litigation in California to be heard with other similar cases. (MDL No. 2777) To learn more about the MDL case, click…

Chevrolet Cruze

Class Action

Chevrolet Cruze

Allegations: Deceptively marketing vehicles as “Clean Diesel”

GM’s Chevrolet Cruze Vehicles

Class Action

GM’s Chevrolet Cruze Vehicles

July 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

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By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 100 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Silverado and Sierra HD Vehicles with Duramax Engines

Class Action

Silverado and Sierra HD Vehicles with Duramax Engines

August 2018: A federal judge granted part of General Motor’s motion for judgment on the pleadings and dismissed or struck some of the claims in the complaint. The remaining claims…

Mercedes Accused of Greenwashing with ‘Nature or Nothing’ Ads