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Kia Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Dismissed After Nearly 12 Years

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Autoblog News
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May 25, 2026
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Summary

Over a decade ago, in July 2015, an Ohio plaintiff, Tom Kondash, was driving down the road at 70 miles per hour in his 2012 Kia Optima when his sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered. The incident left an impression, and predictably, he made his way (carefully) to his Kia dealership to file a ...