Connecticut v. Hyundai Motor Co. (2016)

Multi-state settlement of consumer-protection claims against car manufacturers that overstated their vehicles’ fuel efficiency.

Citation: Connecticut v. Hyundai Motor Co. (Conn. Super. Ct. 2016)

Topics: Air Pollution, Climate Change Mitigation

Type of action: Lawsuit vs. Private Party

States involved: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Summary: Connecticut brought a state-law consumer protection action alleging that car manufacturers deviated from emissions-testing protocol and advertised their vehicles using inaccurate mileage estimates. The defendants agreed to pay $41 million to the state plaintiffs, and the plaintiffs released their consumer-protection but not related environmental claims.

Key documents:

• Complaint
• Settlement

Additional resources:

• Connecticut AG Press Release