Topic
Vehicle Theft
72 published works
California Appellate Report
In re Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Cases (9th Cir. – Sept. 14, 2026)
By Shaun Martin
The Ninth Circuit unanimously reverses the district court's holding that Hyundai and Kia are not subject to personal jurisdiction in California for a lawsuit by insurers alleging that these manufacturer's…
P.I.S.S.D.
The Costly Trend of Gas Tank Drilling
By Bob Kraft
As fuel prices continue to climb, drivers face a new and expensive threat. Thieves are abandoning traditional methods of stealing gas and adopting a far more destructive tactic. Instead of…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Poilievre’s solution to car thefts ignores reality in favour of easy politics
His tough-on-crime approach is simplistic and ineffective
Insurance Law Hawaii
Claim under Cyber Policy Fails
The insured's claim failed to fall within coverage under the cyber policy. Ford L.L.C. v. Lexington Ins. Co., 2023 U.S Dist. LEXIS 177426 (W.D. La. Oct. 2. 2023). …
Chicago Criminal Law Blog
Illinois Lawmakers Attempt to Combat Rising Carjackings on Multiple Fronts
City of Chicago Sues Kia and Hyundai Over Rise in Auto Thefts Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson recently announced that the City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against car manufacturers…
Wisconsin Trial Lawyers Blog
What Are the Penalties for Auto Theft in Wisconsin?
By GRGB Lawyers
Auto theft is a criminal offense that involves illegally taking or operating someone else's vehicle without their consent. In the state of Wisconsin, auto theft is usually charged as a…
Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law
Car Break-Ins Expose Shocking Vehicle Vulnerabilities and Spark Multidistrict Litigation: A $200M Settlement Reached by Kia and Hyundai
A Multidistrict Litigation started by a TikTok trend of individuals breaking into cars recently settled for an estimated $200 million. The Plaintiffs alleged that the Defendants—Hyundai and Kia—knowingly sold defective…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies insurance coverage rule for passengers of stolen vehicles
The passenger claimed he did not know the vehicle was stolen
Napoli Shkolnik Blog
Government Cracks Down on These Theft-Prone Vehicles
Attorneys General from more than a dozen states, including New York, asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall Kias and Hyundais that are easy targets for vehicle thieves.…
Ed White Law Blog
Hyundai and Kia Sued by Major Metros
The city of St. Louis, Missouri is joining a number of other major U.S. cities that are suing Korean automakers Hyundai Motors and Kia Corp for failing to install anti-theft…