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Civil Litigation

Jul. 31, 2018

Judge considers decertification of Ford consumer classes

Attorneys defending Ford Motor Co. tried to convince a judge Monday to decertify several large subclasses in litigation regarding an allegedly defective computer interface offered as a popular option across a wide range of vehicle models.

Judge considers decertification of Ford consumer classes
U.S. District Judge Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — Attorneys defending Ford Motor Co. tried to convince a judge Monday to decertify several large subclasses in litigation regarding an allegedly defective touchscreen computer interface offered as a popular option across a wide range of vehicle models.

The plaintiffs claim the auto company knew the MyFord Touch computer system was defective and frequently left consumers with inoperable navigation systems, radios, rear-...

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