
Class action lawsuit alleging smart fobs made cars easy to steal gets judge's green light
A judge authorized the class action on Wednesday.
The lawsuit covers Quebec residents who were victims of car theft due to smart fobs within three years from the date the civil action was filed, on April 30, 2024.
Several manufacturers are named as defendants, including Toyota Canada, Honda Canada, Hyundai Canada, and Nissan Canada.
In an interview last year, the plaintiff's lawyer, Jean Rheaume, explained that the smart key technology allows thieves to easily hack the signal sent by the device to gain access to the vehicle.
'I've seen a video where it can be done in 30 seconds,' he told CTV News.
The Bouchard Avocats law firm is seeking compensatory damages.
More information about the lawsuit is available on the firm's website.
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