Porsche Files Lawsuit Over Dashboard Glare
Details of the Lawsuit
It’s common to hear about customers suing car manufacturers worldwide, but this particular case is quite unique. Porsche has agreed to settle a lawsuit out of court with a group of Porsche owners who claim they were compelled to purchase sunglasses due to the glare reflecting off the dashboard!
Settlement Information
The settlement will benefit owners of Porsche models from 2007 to 2016 equipped with dashboards in the following colors:
- Cognac
- Luxor Beige
- Natural Brown
- Platinum Grey
- Sand Beige
The company has agreed to compensate amounts ranging from $50 to $175.
How to File Claims
Affected customers can request compensation for their sunglasses until September 21, 2017, while those who made specific modifications to reduce dashboard glare can file claims until June 25, 2018.
Number of Affected Individuals
This settlement could benefit over 74,000 individuals who rented or purchased a Porsche in the past nine years. Current customers may receive compensation ranging from $75 to $150, while former customers will benefit from compensation of up to $50.
Reasons Behind the Settlement
The compensation was initiated to avoid the enormous legal costs associated with the case, which centers around safety specifications. Interestingly, Porsche owners, whose cars cost $100,000 or more, can certainly afford a pair of sunglasses worth $75...
