Ford Motor Company Rear Axle Defect Class Action
Last verified October 1, 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. Michigan (No. 2:24-cv-13332).
- December 13, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Ford Motor Company, apparently concerning alleged defects in certain vehicles, potentially involving rear axle issues and recalls. The lawsuit appears to be brought on behalf of a putative class of affected vehicle owners or lessees. The allegations have not been proven, and the case is currently at the motion to dismiss stage.
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 Ford Motor Company Rear Axle Defect Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed December 13, 2024 in the District Court, E.D. Michigan (No. 2:24-cv-13332).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Ford Motor Company Rear Axle Defect Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Jason L. Lichtman (Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP); E. Powell Miller (The Miller Law Firm); Stephen R. Basser (Barrack, Rodos & Bacine); Shahin Rezvani (Capstone Law APC). For Ford Motor Company: Susan M. McKeever (Bush Seyferth Paige); Stephanie A. Douglas (Bush Seyferth PLLC); Amir M Nassihi (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L. L. P.). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- John Collier
- Leanne Hunnel
- Krysta Renfro
- Kenneth Hunnel
- John Wiggins
- James Kohen
- Stephen Jackson
- Cathy Carroll
+ 4 more
Defendants
- Ford Motor Company
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Jason L. LichtmanLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLPRepresents James Kohen10 tracked cases · $115.3M in disclosed settlementsjlichtman@lchb.com · (212) 355-9500
- E. Powell MillerThe Miller Law FirmRepresents Alex Samuels, Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins25 tracked cases · $51.0M in disclosed settlementsepm@millerlawpc.com · (248) 841-2200
- Stephen R. BasserBarrack, Rodos & BacineRepresents Alex Samuels, Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins, Kenneth Hunnel, Krysta Renfro, Leanne Hunnel, John Collier18 tracked cases · $452.7M in disclosed settlementssbasser@barrack.com · (619) 230-0800
- Shahin RezvaniCapstone Law APCRepresents Alex Samuels, Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins, Kenneth Hunnel, Krysta Renfro, Leanne Hunnel, John Collier9 tracked casesShahin.Rezvani@capstonelawyers.com · (310) 556-4811
- Russell D. PaulBerger Montague PCRepresents Alex Samuels, Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins4 tracked casesrpaul@bergermontague.com · (215) 875-3000
- Nathan KiyamCapstone Law APCRepresents Alex Samuels, Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins6 tracked cases · $4M in disclosed settlementsnate.kiyam@capstonelawyers.com · (310) 556-4811
- Mitchell KendrickRepresents Alex Samuels, Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins2 tracked casesmjk@millerlawpc.com · (248) 841-2200
- Majdi HijazinCapstone Law APCRepresents Alex Samuels, Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins3 tracked casesMajdi.Hijazin@capstonelawyers.com · (310) 556-4811
- Dennis A. LienhardtThe Miller Law Firm, P.C.Represents Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins, Kenneth Hunnel, Krysta Renfro, Leanne Hunnel, John Collier, Alex Samuels13 tracked cases · $181.5M in disclosed settlementsdal@millerlawpc.com · (248) 841-2200
- Cody R. PadgettCapstone Law APCRepresents Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins, Alex Samuels9 tracked cases · $4M in disclosed settlementsCody.Padgett@capstonelawyers.com · (310) 712-8029
- Abigail GertnerCapstone Law APCRepresents Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins, Alex Samuels9 tracked casesabigail.gertner@capstonelawyers.com · (310) 556-4811
Counsel for defendants
- Susan M. McKeeverBush Seyferth PaigeRepresents Ford Motor Company6 tracked casesmckeever@bsplaw.com · (248) 822-7800
- Stephanie A. DouglasBush Seyferth PLLCRepresents Ford Motor Company5 tracked casesdouglas@bsplaw.com · (248) 822-7806
- Amir M NassihiShook, Hardy & Bacon L. L. P.Represents Ford Motor Company7 tracked cases · $62M in disclosed settlements defendedanassihi@shb.com · (415) 544-1900
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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