This lawsuit is being pursued by two individuals, called Plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and others. Plaintiffs claim that a defect in the dashboard material causes the dashboards in 2008 and 2009 Nissan Altima vehicles to crack, melt, and become sticky when exposed to the prolonged heat and humidity typical of Florida. Plaintiffs alleged that Nissan should bear the expense of replacing degraded dashboards. Nissan denies that Plaintiffs are entitled to anything under the law in Florida.
The Court did not decide in favor of Plaintiffs or Nissan. Instead, both sides agreed to a settlement. That way, all parties avoid the risks and cost of a trial, and the people affected will quickly receive a remedy. The Class Representatives and the attorneys think the settlement is best for the Class.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Nissan settlement include: “All consumers who are residents of, and purchased or leased a new or used 2008 or 2009 Nissan Altima in the State of Florida on or before April 1, 2017.”
Potential Award
Nissan has agreed to reimburse Class Members for the cost (minus $250) of replacing the dashboard. According to the settlement documents, the cost to replace or repair the allegedly defective dashboard costs between $1,500 to $2,000.
If you are unable to afford the cost of replacement or repair, you may go to a Nissan dealer and obtain a written quote for the price of the dashboard replacement and submit that quote with your Claim Form.
The Settlement Administrator will send payment to the dealership (or provide you with a check made out to the dealership) for the replacement of the dashboard. You will still be required to pay $250 to have the dashboard replaced.
Proof of Purchase
You should provide proof of payment for the dashboard repair/replacement when you submit your Claim Form. If you cannot provide proof of payment, you should provide the name of the Nissan dealership that performed the replacement and the date of repair. Nissan will attempt to verify the repair and will only provide reimbursement if it is able to do so.
Claim Form Deadline
As soon after replacement of the dashboard as possible, preferably by June 7, 2017.
NOTE: The dashboard must be replaced, or its deteriorated condition documented by Nissan in preparation for replacement no later than April 29, 2017.
Case Name
Sanborn, et al. v. Nissan North America Inc., Case No. 0:14-cv-62567, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami
Final Hearing
1/5/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Sanborn v. Nissan North America Settlement Administrator
c/o Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC)
P.O. Box 30244
College Station, TX 77842-3244
844-824-5782
Class Counsel
GIBBS LAW GROUP LLP
GREG COLEMAN LAW PC
NOTE: You may contact Class Counsel at (800) 808-5294.
Defense Counsel
JENNER & BLOCK LLP
