Thomas Louis Azar , Jr.
Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- Address of record
- 100 N. Broadway, Suite 1600, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-602-6409
- Phone
- (314) 602-6409
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Beltran v. FCA US LLC Fraud Class Action
This is a proposed class action alleging fraud against FCA US LLC (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). Based on the nature of suit code, the complaint apparently asserts fraudulent conduct, though the specific allegations cannot be determined from the docket caption alone. Ordinary consumers who purchased or leased vehicles from the defendant could plausibly be class members if the fraud relates to vehicle marketing, performance, safety, or similar consumer-facing misrepresentations.
- Filed
- May 1, 2026
- Represents
- FCA US LLC
Blalock v. FCA US Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against FCA US, LLC (Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge parent company) in federal court. The exact nature of the claims is not evident from the caption and docket information provided, though the automotive defendant suggests the lawsuit may concern vehicle-related consumer issues such as defects, performance problems, or related consumer protection claims.
- Filed
- January 27, 2026
- Represents
- FCA US, LLC
Williams v. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
A proposed class action against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been filed in federal court. The specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket information, but the case appears to concern automotive-related claims that may affect ordinary vehicle owners or consumers.
- Filed
- October 14, 2025
- Represents
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Dodge Sliding Door Latch Settlement
FCA US sold 2017-2018 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles equipped with rear power sliding doors that allegedly had defective lock actuators and latches that would fail and lose locking/unlocking capability. FCA US denies the defect exists and has not been found liable. The parties settled to avoid lengthy litigation.
- Claim deadline
- Represents
- FCA US LLC
Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement
FCA US sold Model Year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Trucks with defective Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) coolers that crack due to thermal fatigue, causing coolant leaks that can lead to combustion in the intake manifold and vehicle fires. FCA US denies liability but has agreed to settle to avoid litigation.
- Claim deadline
- May 16, 2026
- Represents
- FCA US LLC
ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Settlement
Consumer plaintiffs allege that defective Airbag Control Units in approximately 12.3 million vehicles may cause airbags to fail to inflate in the event of a crash. Settlements have been reached with multiple vehicle manufacturers including Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, and Kia.
- Settlement fund
- $62M
- Claim deadline
- Represents
- FCA US LLC
“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.