Class actions are cases in which an individual represents a number of similarly situated persons. The numbers range from 100 to thousands. The advantage is that large numbers of people get damages if the case is successful.

KABOB currently represents numerous individuals involved with the following cases. If you think one of these cases might affect you, please call us at 1-800-273-4566 or contact us online.

Honda and Michelin PAX Tire and Wheel System Class Action

Beginning in 2007, this law firm and co-counsel have prosecuted a series of class actions against Honda and Michelin alleging the PAX run-flat tires on the Honda Odyssey Touring models and on certain Acura RL cars were defective.  Owners have found the tires were extremely expensive to replace and in many cases it was very difficult to find a Honda or Michelin dealer ready and able to replace the tires. In late 2008, a nationwide settlement was reached with Honda and Michelin. A federal district judge sitting in Maryland preliminarily approved the settlement on January 13, 2009. The parties expect the court will finally approve the settlement in June 2009 after notice is sent to class members. The benefits of the settlement include reimbursement for the cost of replacing the PAX tires on a pro-rata basis depending on the mileage at the time the tires were replaced, the option of purchasing a compact or donut spare tire (for use in case an owner needs a tire and none is readily available at the owner’s location), and an optional $300 credit towards the purchase of a new Odyssey or Acura. As part of the settlement, Honda confirms that it will not claim the factory warranty is voided as to Honda components if an owner elects to replace the PAX tires and wheels with non-PAX tires and wheels.

If you would like to receive additional information concerning this action, please contact Mark F. Anderson.

Land Rover North America, Inc. LR3 Tire Wear Class Action

Summary of Pending Case: On November 20, 2006, we and our co-counsel filed a complaint against Land Rover of North America ("Land Rover") alleging that Land Rover LR3 model tires are wearing unevenly and prematurely, thus, causing owners and lessees to replace the tires after a very short life-span. On average, it appears that consumers' tires are wearing unevenly especially on the inside of the tires and many have to replace the tires prematurely. Land Rover issued a technical service bulletin LA 204-005 in the US in October 2006, which covers VINS from 5A000360 to 6A403382. The TSB states that uneven tire wear may be caused by a degree of "bush settle" that affects the geometry of the tires increasing tire wear. If you own or lease a Land Rover LR3 and are experiencing uneven and premature wearing of the tires, please contact Mark F. Anderson.

2004 and 2005 Pontiac GTO Tire Wear

Summary of Pending Case: We have filed a class against GM alleging that the standard front tires on the 2004 and 2005 Pontiac GTO models may hit the inside struts, which may cause uneven tire wear and possible tire failure. Pontiac has not warned owners about this problem according to our information. The federal safety agency has initiated an investigation after receiving 67 complaints from owners. If you own or lease a Pontiac GTO (years 2004 or 2005) and are experiencing uneven and premature wearing of the tires, please contact Mark F. Anderson of this office.