Northwest Motorsports has faced several lawsuits in recent years, raising concerns about their business practices. These include cases involving employee discrimination, misleading warranties, trademark infringement, and unfair competition. While the company hasn’t been found guilty, potential customers should do their research before engaging with them.
| Complete Date | Case Name | Citation | Court | Short Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Morrone v. Nw. Motorsport, Inc. | Not publicly available (ongoing) | Washington Court of Appeals | Former employee alleges disability discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and various legal violations after requesting leave. Trial court default in his favor, overturned on appeal, case ongoing. |
| August 2023 | Villafan v. Nw. Motorsport, LLC | Not publicly available (dismissed) | Washington State Court | Class action lawsuit claims misleading extended warranty terms and unfair trade practices. Dismissed after plaintiffs dropped claims. |
| June 2023 | Sunset v. Nw. Motorsport, Inc. | Not publicly available (settled) | U.S. District Court (unspecified district) | Trademark infringement and unfair competition allegations related to “Sunset” name and employee poaching. Settled out of court for undisclosed amount. |
Current Status:
- Morrone case is ongoing in Washington Court of Appeals.
- Villafan case is dismissed.
- Sunset case is settled.
Important Notes:
- These are just some known lawsuits; others may exist.
- These are allegations, and Northwest Motorsports hasn’t been found guilty of any wrongdoing.
- Lawsuits raise concerns about business practices, not product quality.
- Research and understand terms before engaging with Northwest Motorsports.
- Consider legal advice for specific concerns.
