Cox v. Kia Motors America, Case No. C-100350 (Ohio App. Dist. 1, Mar. 18, 2011)
N/AOUTCOME: Verdict for Plaintiff. Up-held by Court of Appeals
Consumer sued Kia Motors America for defective vehicle. Prior to lawsuit being filed, consumer and manufacturer reached settlement agreement to have vehicle repurchased. While driving to dealership t ... o have repurchase finalized consumer was in car accident, totaling vehicle. Manufacturer then refused to discuss any further resolution with consumer. Consumer sued for breach of warranty pursuant to Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Consumer prevailed at trial and verdict was up-held by First District Court of Appeals.