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January 29, 2007
KIA BAD-BRAKE COURT RULING AFFIRMED
According to the Detroit Free Press, Japan’s second largest auto maker has lost its bid to overturn a Pennsylvania court ruling that confirmed a $5.6-million verdict against the company for flawed brakes in its Sephia small car. The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas “reiterated its original judgment against Kia in the class-action lawsuit… lawyers for 9,402 Pennsylvania consumers said.” Consumers argued brakes on Seoul-based Kia's model 1995 through 2001 Sephia cars had a design flaw that led them to overheat and malfunction.
Posted by MVHAP at January 29, 2007 03:35 PM