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Hyundai Driver Monitoring System Class Action
A new class action lawsuit alleges Hyundai's driver monitoring system is defective and makes vehicles less safe, part of a broader trend of litigation targeting automotive safety technology.
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## Overview
A new class action lawsuit alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles are equipped with a defective direct driver monitoring system (DDMS) that allegedly makes the vehicles less safe to drive rather than more safe (Top Class Actions, October 2).
## Strategic Relevance
Driver monitoring systems are increasingly mandated or marketed as safety features across the auto industry, and allegations of defects raise product liability questions relevant to automakers broadly, not just Hyundai. This is likely to be part of a growing wave of litigation around advanced driver-assistance and monitoring technologies, relevant for product liability attorneys and the automotive sector.
## Watch Items
- Specific models and model years implicated
- Whether regulators (NHTSA) open related investigations
- Similar suits against other automakers with comparable monitoring systems