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Advance Auto Parts Product Liability Class Action

Last verified October 10, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, E.D. North Carolina (No. 5:24-cv-00445).

  1. July 26, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Advance Auto Parts, Inc., apparently concerning personal injury claims, as indicated by the Nature of Suit code 360 (P.I.: Other). The caption and docket metadata do not provide further details, but the case appears to involve product-related injuries to consumers who purchased automotive parts or products from the company.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Advance Auto Parts Product Liability Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed July 26, 2024 in the District Court, E.D. North Carolina (No. 5:24-cv-00445).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Advance Auto Parts Product Liability Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Bryan Paul Thompson (Chicago Consumer Law Center, P.C.). For Advance Auto Parts, Inc.: Kailin Liu (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.l.p.); Thomas Hamilton Segars (Ellis & Winters); Kelly Margolis Dagger (Ellis & Winters, LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Gary Carr

Defendants

  • Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

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