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More German Car Owners to File Lawsuit Against Manufacturers

More German Car Owners to File Lawsuit Against Manufacturers

SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A group of South Korean consumers will file a compensation lawsuit next week with a local court against three German automakers accused of lying about diesel emissions and collusion, a local lawyer said Friday. Six people who own Porsches, BMWs and Mercedes Benzes are expected to file their case [...]

Perfectus Files Claim to Recover Losses Related to Aluminum Seizure

Perfectus Files Claim to Recover Losses Related to Aluminum Seizure

ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Perfectus Aluminum Inc. filed today a claim against the U.S. government seeking monetary damages. In its claim, Perfectus seeks reimbursement for millions of dollars in storage costs that it incurred as a result of the government’s wrongful conduct in detaining its export shipment of aluminum pallets at the Long Beach [...]

Thousands of S. Koreans File Suit against Park over Influence-Peddling Scandal

Thousands of S. Koreans File Suit against Park over Influence-Peddling Scandal

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of 5,000 South Koreans on Tuesday filed a suit demanding President Park Geun-hye compensate them for the mental suffering she caused over the ongoing influence-peddling scandal.  The plaintiffs together filed the suit with the Seoul Central District Court, seeking 500,000 won (US$427) each in compensation.  Attorney Kwak [...]

Samsung’s Growing Legal Woes with Galaxy Note 7 Users

Samsung’s Growing Legal Woes with Galaxy Note 7 Users

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Although Samsung Electronics was quick to let go of its Galaxy Note 7, many of its customers weren’t, and the electronics giant is not willing to compromise in lawsuits over its faulty phablet.  According to sources, Samsung has retained the services of Lee & Ko, a well respected local [...]

Court Rules against Consumers in Class Action Lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Co.

Court Rules against Consumers in Class Action Lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Co.

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A Seoul district court on Thursday ruled against a group of 1,890 consumers who have filed a class-action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Co. over the alleged exaggeration of the gas mileage of an SUV made by the country’s No. 1 automaker.  The Seoul Central District Court said that as [...]

Constitutional Court Reviews Petition for Volkswagen Replacement Order

Constitutional Court Reviews Petition for Volkswagen Replacement Order

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – According to Barun Law, a local law firm representing 5,354 owners of Volkswagen vehicles affected by the company’s emissions scandal, the Constitutional Court of Korea is set to deliberate on its previously filed constitutional complaint, which asked the government to issue a replacement order for the vehicles.  No recall [...]