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A federal court has granted final approval of a class action lawsuit known as In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation , No. 8:17‑cv‑00838‑JLS‑JDE and Flaherty v. Hyundai Motor Company, et al. , No. 18‑cv‑02223 (C.D. Cal.) allege that 2011–2018 and certain 2019 Kia Optima, 2012–2018 and certain 2019 Kia Sorento, and 2011–2018 and certain 2019 Kia Sportage vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and engine fire, that engine seizure or stalling can be dangerous if experienced, and that some owners and lessees have been improperly denied repairs under the vehicle’s warranty. Neither KMC nor KMA have been found liable for any of the claims alleged in these lawsuits. The Parties have instead reached a voluntary settlement in order to avoid a lengthy litigation. The individuals who owned or leased Class Vehicles are known as “Class Members.” Settlement Class Members may be entitled to compensation if they submit valid and timely claims that are approved pursuant to the review process described in this notice and approved by the Court.
Judgment was entered by the Court on June 10, 2021, and no appeals were filed. The first round of payments for approved Claims will be mailed August 10, 2021, per the terms of the Settlement. For claims eligible for submission after August 9, 2021, payments will be made on a rolling basis. Payments can only be distributed upon passing of the deadlines listed in the Initial Determination Notice or Final Determination Notice.
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