The class action lawsuit alleges that Mazda was aware of the issue for years but deliberately kept consumers uninformed
The class action contends that Mazda has known about the issue for several years but has failed to inform consumers about the potential danger. It further alleges that Mazda has exposed “thousands of California citizens, including plaintiffs, to safety risks while also knowingly selling consumers defective vehicles that pose serious safety risks and are worth less than represented.”
Mazda is also accused of engaging in “fraudulent conduct” by promoting, advertising, and marketing the feature, despite being aware of a “safety-related defect” that could harm users. The plaintiff claims she would not have purchased the Mazda6, or would have paid less, had she known about the defective seats.
The plaintiffs are demanding a jury trial, holding Mazda accountable for strict liability (failure to warn), strict liability (defective product), breach of express and implied warranties, negligent product liability, negligent misrepresentation, common law fraud, and violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law.
They are also seeking compensation for damages, including lost earnings, future loss of earning capacity, medical expenses, and other economic losses due to “serious injury, pain and suffering, disability, physical impairment, disfigurement, mental anguish, and the worsening of an existing condition.” Additionally, they are asking for damages related to the “loss of enjoyment of life, both past and future.”
