Mayor Sues Automakers for Car Thefts

As Illinois is expected to become the eighth state that allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, according to Fox32, Democrat Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson is responding to a massive spike in auto thefts and carjackings… by suing automobile manufacturers.

As reported by our distinguished colleagues at The Heartland Institute and Red State, Johnson has filed a lawsuit against automakers Kia and Hyundai blaming the manufacturers for “A critical defect in the companies’ vehicles led to a car theft crisis,” according to a City Hall press release.

The statement from the mayor’s office cites, “Kia America, Inc., Kia Corporation, Hyundai Motor America, and Hyundai Motor Company for their failure to include industry-standard engine immobilizers in multiple models of their vehicles, resulting in a steep rise in vehicle thefts, reckless driving, property damage, and a wide array of related violent crimes in Chicago.” (Excerpt from DC Enquirer.)