New York Sues Hyundai and Kia for Explosion of Car Thefts
Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 Auto LitigationSouth Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are being sued for causing a ‘public nuisance,’ according to a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court.
New York City is accusing the two firms of failing to install devices that prevent cars from being stolen, after a social media challenge prompted young teens to steal vehicles off the street by hot wiring them using a USB cable.
A viral TikTok challenge started in 2021 and spurred a rise in thefts of Hyundai and Kia cars.
External References & Further Reading
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/07/public-nuisance-hyundai-kia.html
