Mazda

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Jury Ruling: Mazda Dealership Not Liable in Post-Work Accident Injury Case

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A Texas appeals court ruled Wednesday that a jury’s determination regarding two employees at a Mazda dealership is backed by substantial evidence and cannot be overturned by a judge. The decision centers on a car accident that left one employee, Irma Vanessa Villegas, with severe injuries, including paralysis and a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred in December 2013 when Christian Ruiz, a co-worker at Rudolph Mazda, struck Villegas with his vehicle after a social gathering following work. This event had involved the consumption of beer, yet both employees tested below the legal limit for … Read more

Mazda Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegedly Overheating Heated Seats in 2018 Mazda6 Models

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San Francisco, CA — Heated car seats, a coveted feature for many during the colder months, are at the center of a major lawsuit alleging that Mazda’s versions in recent models can cause physical harm. According to filed court documents, a class action lawsuit accuses Mazda of knowing that heated seats installed in its 2018 Mazda6 vehicles are defectively overheating to the point of causing burns to drivers and passengers. The lawsuit, which was lodged in the Superior Court of California in San Francisco, points toward a significant oversight in consumer safety and product reliability … Read more