In response to a class-action lawsuit, Fiat Chrysler is arguing that the two drivers leading the suit agreed to enter into arbitration with the company, rather than sue, when they purchased their vehicle through a friend-of-employee discount program, Law360 reports. The proposed class action, filed in an Illinois federal court, alleges that a defect in data security in a 2014 Jeep Cherokee could allow hackers to take over their vehicle and potentially cause them harm. The question is whether the data security issue falls under the heading of “warranty dispute.” (Registration may be required to access this story.)
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