Behm v. Volkswagen Group of America Product Liability Class Action
Last verified September 19, 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, D. New Jersey (No. 1:26-cv-05907).
- May 22, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Volkswagen Group of America alleges product liability claims, apparently concerning defective vehicles or components. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in New Jersey and appears to involve contractual and product liability issues affecting vehicle purchasers or owners.
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 Behm v. Volkswagen Group of America 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 May 22, 2026 in the District Court, D. New Jersey (No. 1:26-cv-05907).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Behm v. Volkswagen Group of America Product Liability Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: RUSSELL D. PAUL (BERGER MONTAGUE PC). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- MITCHELL BEHM
Defendants
- VOLKSWAGEN AG
- AUDI AG
- VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC., d/b/a AUDI OF AMERICA INC.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- RUSSELL D. PAULBERGER MONTAGUE PCRepresents MITCHELL BEHM4 tracked casesrpaul@bergermontague.com · (215) 875-3000
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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