$145 Million Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement: Hyundai and Kia Owners, Act Now to Claim Your Share of Up to $3,375

Nine million owners of Hyundai and Kia are eligible to claim up to $3,375 from a class-action lawsuit, depending on when they bought or leased the vehicle.

TikTok trend, known as “Kia boys.” (Photo: Google)

Nine Million Americans Eligible for Payouts

Nine million Americans who have bought or leased a Hyundai or Kia vehicle between 2011 and 2022 can claim payouts of a maximum of $3,3375 as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement with a total amount of $145 million. According to The U.S. Sun, plaintiffs of the lawsuit alleged that the car manufacturers failed to include theft-deterrent devices in the vehicles.

It started from a Tiktok trend “Kia boys”, in which certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles can be easily stolen. The manufacturers have since complied to include additional security, but the settlement still held them responsible the consumer safety. Eligible owners will be notified this week. They should submit their claims before the January 11, 2025 deadline.

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Other settlements available to qualified Americans

In addition to the $145 million class-action lawsuit settlement, Americans may also benefit from other settlement payouts. Knix has agreed to a $1.4 million settlement for the alleged presence of dangerous substances in their underwear products. Also, a waste management company is giving claimants $3,750 each following a data breach.

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