Re:Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts
by meragrin_ on Friday May 12, 2023 @05:19PM
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> Lots of comments that didn’t read the article so here’s a good excerpt on why there’s a lawsuit.
Yea, I don't think that is it.
> "Car thieves ... engage in reckless driving, creating substantial safety risks to themselves and Baltimore residents and their property."
I don't see anything about Hyundai or Kia taking the cars for joy rides. They are not going out and encouraging people to steal their cars. They are not responsible for enforcing community standards. There is no law which states they must use any certain anti-theft technology. The cars are in no way malfunctioning. So why is there a lawsuit?
Why not go after the owners? They bought the cars and didn't care whether they had anti-theft technology.
Yea, I don't think that is it.
> "Car thieves ... engage in reckless driving, creating substantial safety risks to themselves and Baltimore residents and their property."
I don't see anything about Hyundai or Kia taking the cars for joy rides. They are not going out and encouraging people to steal their cars. They are not responsible for enforcing community standards. There is no law which states they must use any certain anti-theft technology. The cars are in no way malfunctioning. So why is there a lawsuit?
Why not go after the owners? They bought the cars and didn't care whether they had anti-theft technology.