Miami Judge Preliminarily Approves $2 Million-Dollar Settlement Obtained by Ayala in Class Action Case Against Paradise Grills

On July 24th, 2024, Miami Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz granted Ayala’s motion for preliminary approval of a class action settlement against Paradise Grills, filed on behalf of the plaintiff as representative of a class of over 13,000 US consumers.

The case is based on the contention that Paradise Grills’ outdoor kitchen units were designed or manufactured without adequate ventilation around the grill’s propane chamber. This lack of proper ventilation causes a dangerous buildup of propane gas within the units’ propane chambers, leading to explosions, combustion, and other malfunctions.

Under the terms of the settlement, Paradise Grills will “retrofit any qualifying Outdoor Kitchen Unit by installing and replacing, or shipping the Class Member a vent for their Outdoor Kitchen Unit consistent with the Gexcon U.S. Report dated March 19, 2024.” Additionally, Paradise Grills “will schedule and complete a free service call to install the vent for Settlement Class Members located in Florida, Texas, Georgia and Alabama.”

Ayala’s class action attorney, Eduardo A. Maura, stated this about the Paradise Grills case, “We’re pleased that the court preliminarily approved the settlement. It was a hard-fought settlement obtained over a multi-day, contentious mediation session. This is the first step in the settlement process. Now, consumers will receive a notice of the settlement and will have an opportunity to start claiming the benefits of this settlement before the final approval hearing set for October 21, 2024.”

For legal help with class actions, contact one of our experienced class action attorneys at 305-570-2208. You can also email our lead attorney Eduardo directly at eduardo@ayalalawpa.com.  

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[The opinions in this blog are not intended to be legal advice. You should consult with an attorney about the particulars of your case].