IN RE: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:15-md-02599

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action, Multi-district Litigation

Judge:

Federico A. Moreno

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February 17, 2017
BMW NA Needn't Get Parent's Takata Docs: Special Master

The special master in multidistrict litigation against Takata Corp. and various automakers over potentially explosive air bags recommended that BMW of North America LLC not be ordered to produce BMW AG documents, saying Thursday that the plaintiffs failed to show the U.S. distributor has control of the documents.
January 02, 2017
Automotive Cases To Watch In 2017

As some automakers continue to grapple with blockbuster lawsuits, recalls and the aftermath of major settlements, others continue to fight against conventional dealership structures into 2017, which looks to be another big year for litigants in the automotive world.
November 29, 2016
Takata Plaintiffs Say No Need To Split New Claims From MDL

Plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation against Takata Corp. and several automakers over potentially explosive air bags asked a Florida federal judge Monday to allow them to keep claims against other car manufacturers in the existing case rather than having to file a separate suit.
November 07, 2016
Takata, Carmakers Say Further MDL Split Is Inefficient

Takata Corp. and automakers in the multidistrict litigation concerning the use of allegedly defective airbag inflator switches told a Florida federal judge on Friday that dividing the newest round of amended complaints into four separate categories would not “streamline” the case, but instead waste judicial resources.
October 20, 2016
Takata Air Bag MDL Should Be Streamlined, Plaintiffs Say

Plaintiffs in a multidistrict litigation against Takata Corp. and several automakers asked a federal judge in Florida to "streamline" the next round of amended complaints to avoid any possible delays, including a potential bankruptcy.
September 30, 2016
Claims Against Nissan Trimmed In Takata MDL

A Florida federal judge on Friday shaved off numerous claims against Nissan in multidistrict litigation over potentially explosive Takata air bags that have prompted recalls of 64 million vehicles made by a variety of carmakers nationwide, though it must still face some fraudulent concealment and state law violation allegations.
September 21, 2016
Toyota Gets Claims Trimmed Slightly In Takata MDL

A Florida federal judge has dismissed certain claims against Toyota, including four claims under California law, in multidistrict litigation over potentially explosive Takata air bags that have prompted recalls of 64 million U.S. vehicles made by a variety of carmakers.
July 01, 2016
Product Liability Cases To Watch: Midyear Report

The Ninth Circuit is poised to hand down a pair of decisions that will affect the viability of proposed classes suing over products with varying labels, and litigation over Takata air bags continues to swell along with the recalls of the potentially fatal inflator. Here are the cases product liability attorneys will be watching in the next six months of 2016.
June 27, 2016
Honda, BMW Must Dig Up Takata Docs, Special Master Says

The special master in Florida multidistrict litigation over potentially explosive Takata airbags said Friday that BMW and Honda should be required to track down information about incidents involving alleged airbag issues other than ruptures, saying the data is clearly relevant to the dispute.
June 21, 2016
Subaru Escapes Several Claims In Takata Air Bag MDL

A Florida federal judge allowed Subaru to shake several economic loss claims in multidistrict litigation related to the use of potentially explosive Takata air bags, holding Tuesday that some of the claims are sufficiently alleged but others can’t survive the auto giant’s motion to dismiss.

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