Kia and Hyundai Theft Case Could Become $1B Legal Pileup

The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal and revived a class-action lawsuit by about 200 insurance companies against Hyundai and Kia. The suit concerns mass vehicle thefts due to missing immobilizers, with claims potentially reaching $1 billion.

• Ninth Circuit reversed lower court's dismissal of the lawsuit
• About 200 insurance companies sued Hyundai and Kia
• Claims tied to thefts of cars without immobilizers, may reach $1 billion