Dewey v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, etc., Nos. 10-3618, 10-3651, 10-3652 and 10-3798; Third Circuit; opinion by Smith, U.S.C.J.; filed May 31, 2012. Before Judges Fuentes, Smith and Jordan. On appeal from the District of New Jersey. [Sat below: Magistrate Judge Shwartz.] DDS No. 07-8-6591 [51 pp.]
This appeal arises from the certification of a class and approval of a settlement in a products liability suit concerning several models of cars manufactured by Volkswagen of America Inc., Audi of America Inc., and related entities with allegedly defective sun roofs that allowed water to leak into the vehicles. Plaintiffs assert claims for, inter alia, violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, negligent misrepresentation, and breaches of express and implied warranties.
