In this case Cooper Tire was in the practice of using awls to puncture its tires to eliminate air bubbles that were created during the manufacturing process. A class action was brought based on consumer protection statutes claiming that it was a violation of Connecticut law and the law of other states to puncture tires, sell then, and fail to tell consumers.  We claimed that this conduct was a violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act that protects consumers from consumer misrepresentation. The case was brought in many states on the same theory.  The cases were consolidated for settlement.  Our office was Connecticut counsel for this case.  In this case Cooper Tire was held accountable for its practice of puncturing its tires with awls to eliminate small air bubbles that are created during the manufacturing process.

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