Dodge SRT Hellcat Durango Owners Left High and Dry as Judge Rules Against Resale Value Claim A recent ruling by a US District Judge has dealt a significant blow to a class action lawsuit filed by 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat owners, who claimed that the automaker's decision to increase production and reintroduce the model in 2023 had reduced their vehicles' resale value. The lawsuit, which was brought against Dodge and its parent company Stellantis, alleged that the automaker had made false promises about the exclusivity of the limited-edition SUV, with some owners paying as much as $114,225 for their vehicles. However, the judge has ruled that Dodge did not violate any consumer fraud laws, as the automaker did not make any express promises to end production after building 3,000 units in 2021. In a statement, Judge Jennifer Hall ruled that the automaker's statement was true when made and did ...
Dodge SRT Hellcat Durango Owners Left High and Dry as Judge Rules Against Resale Value Claim
A recent ruling by a US District Judge has dealt a significant blow to a class action lawsuit filed by 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat owners, who claimed that the automaker’s decision to increase production and reintroduce the model in 2023 had reduced their vehicles’ resale value.
The lawsuit, which was brought against Dodge and its parent company Stellantis, alleged that the automaker had made false promises about the exclusivity of the limited-edition SUV, with some owners paying as much as $114,225 for their vehicles. However, the judge has ruled that Dodge did not violate any consumer fraud laws, as the automaker did not make any express promises to end production after building 3,000 units in 2021.
In a statement, Judge Jennifer Hall ruled that the automaker’s statement was true when made and did not amount to an express warranty. She also found that the alleged misrepresentation pertained to intended future conduct, which was not the subject of the lawsuit.
The ruling is a significant victory for Dodge and Stellantis, but it has left many Durango SRT Hellcat owners feeling frustrated and disappointed. The automaker’s decision to increase production and reintroduce the model in 2023 has clearly had an impact on the resale value of the vehicles, and many owners had hoped to recoup some of their losses.
The case serves as a reminder of the complexities of consumer law and the challenges of proving false promises in the automotive industry. While the outcome may not be what many owners had hoped for, it is clear that the dispute has highlighted the need for greater transparency and communication from automakers when it comes to their production plans and pricing strategies.
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