Im in the same boat. We need to get moving on this. You will never see the money sue bmw on ur own with ur own lawyers. My car just blew the engine because of this. Is anyone else in the same boat as I am? Yes dont do it, dont do the claim with them its a scam. Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? At that time they also sent claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal request to be submitted back to them in Apr/2022. Now that I am faced with this costly repair BMW thinks that I have money to get it fixed after paying off my vehicle. We still have nothing! (866) 411-6985, Gary S. Graifman Can I exclude myself from this Settlement? This is beyond ridiculous. four months ago and now the light is back on. Sent an email to the VP of rust and 24hrs later I had this response to an email I had sent them 2 months ago. I have sent my information back in Feb. Unreal . My car has only 62000 miles in it. That you will receive a check or a letter saying why you do not get reimbursed. If you want to be represented by another lawyer, you may hire one to appear in Court for you at your own expense. No. ANYONE? Again was told that would take 45-60 days. Adobe Reader isfree and is required to view and print documents on this site. Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed and forwarded to BMW for Final Validation. Thats Awesome! I promised to never buy a BMW again after this. WebJustice Department Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; Files Cases Against Marketing Company and Executives Who Knowingly Facilitated Elder Fraud (KBM Group) For further information, please visit the claim administration website consumerdatavictimcompensation.com or call the claim administrator toll-free at 833 Top Class Actions is a legal news source replaced oil pump last Summer Judge Waldor has approved as Class Counsel the following lawyers to represent you and other Class Members: The X3 in now inoperable. In addition to this cap for independent service center repairs, reimbursements will be scaled to vehicle age and mileage as follows: Reimbursement Cap for Repair at BMW Center, Reimbursement Cap for Repair at Independent Service Center, Timing Chain Module/Oil Pump Drive Chain Module, Less than 70,000 miles and 7 years in service, 70,001 to 80,000 miles, or less than 70,000 miles but more than 7 years and less than 8 years in service, 80,001 to 90,000 miles and less than 8 years in service, 90,001 to 100,000 miles and less than 8 years in service, Over 100,000 miles or 8 years in service (whichever comes first), Covered by existing 7 year/70,000 mile Component Warranty Extension, 90,001 to 100,000 and less than 8 years in service, Over 100,000 miles or 8 years in service (whichever comes first). My vehicle is a 428i 2016 with 51,000 miles and the timing chain recently went out. This is not our fault and they wont help because of the mileage, mine has 110,000 miles. utah probate forms. THIS ENTIRE PROCESS IS DECEITFUL. I still owed $10.800 on it when it happened with only 64.088 miles. I would LOVE to see this reimbursement we are ENTITLED TO. We got our check also It was less than I expected too we spent $9,000 and got $4,900 I have no idea what they figured because we had proof of everything including regular maintenance but just glad it is over to stressful for me. My car has 88,000 miles. Hope we hear something, anything soon-, We spent $12,000 for the new motor, x3 had 100,250 miles so not sure if we will see anything! Do you know if the class action customers had their vehicles fixed? Objecting is simply telling Judge Waldor that you dont like something about the Settlement. They will tell you that they do not have an idea when these funds will be paid. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. I hope the rest of you receive your money soon. THANK GOD I DID THAT BECAUSE BMW DIDNT FILE ANYTHING ON MY BEHALF. We cannot let them off the hook on this and flood them with emails . This seemingly small wording update is important because there will be a separate appeal process that has yet to start which is different than the current deficiency process which is currently on going. The date of repair; and WebThis form is used for two purposes: 1) for newspaper publication, and 2) to notify the persons who are entitled to receive notice about the hearing date. I have sent several, and I mean several, emails checking on the status as the claims were to be awarded and the settlement is marked as closed status but get the same email response: your claim is being reviewed. In essence, Class Members are releasing all claims (except for personal injury or damage to property other than the Class Vehicle) that could arise based on alleged defect in the timing chain module or oil pump drive chain module in the Class Vehicles. So weird!! They scammed us. I emailed info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com several times. And my car just gave up on me. Rip off. I was involved in a class action case several years ago and there were a lot more than 12000 claimants! BMW will not cover. Now they say they will pay for 55% the cost to replace the engine and me pay 45% which comes out to $8300 of the $18,500 to replace. WebOpinion letters issued by the Administrator may be relied upon, pursuant to Section 10 of the Portal-to-Portal Act, 29 U.S.C. You can talk to one of the lawyers listed in Question 15 below, free of charge, if you have questions about the released claims or what they mean. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. At this point I have emailed several times and got a few responses back with the same answers for the most part that claims are in the process of being processed. Wow- this is RIDICULOUS!!!! It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! Still waiting- I filed all my paperwork in March 2021. I dont understand. Lets hope possibly its due to the Jewish holidays ? Nothing we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. I emailed them back in August & got a response saying the same. Hello, Thank you for the post about the BMW. Open Settlements Im not satisfied with them. It has 93, 000 miles on it. SHAME ON YOU BMW! I have purchased 2 engines and both no good. This repair coverage will also be scaled to vehicle mileage as follows: Limitations: BMW of North America does not warrant or guarantee any repairs performed at third-party (non-BMW Center) repair shops and should any such repairs fail after a Settlement Class Member has made a reimbursement claim under the Settlement, the Settlement Class Member will not be entitled to submit an additional claim or seek replacement under the extended warranty. Or any word at all from attorneys or Rust Consulting? Split Settlements Notifies Title & Title Settlement Agents that Split Settlements are unauthorized under applicable Virginia laws and regulations. Congrats & hope we can all say the same soon!! They said the exact same thing in my email on 9/15- that they received my additional info & it would be submitted for reprocessing. Just letting off steam here More information available later on. 13. Good luck! Its been close to a full year since submitting the initial documentation. He said I could just junk car or they would give me 500 for it. Frank, now countless others will have to research what you could have easily supplied. This is the exact email I received yesterday ; i am wondering the same. Bmw partnered and covered 1/2 of engine replacement. Is there anything or anywhere I can go to get some coverage from the class action lawsuit about timing chain problem. What documents are required to file a claim? UPDATE: received 2nd email. I am attempting to submit this form online but do not know this number. I submitted all necessary paperwork within the allotted time and I was notified that I qualified for the reimbursement back in 2021. I filed early 2021 as well. At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. Seriously, the same freaking response. Have not received anything. BMW. Emailed again for a status yesterday because now Im nervous seeing everyone getting rejections for things they already sent. I have gave them all oil changes. Congratulation! still waiting! I am not letting them off the hook. Never again. Webletters of administration utah. This is ridiculous ESPECIALLY if they have had this money since May. Former U.S. owners and lessees of the following vehicles: The settlement website notes that model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. I am sure they did their homework choosing Rust Consulting. Nope. d. That your Settlement Class Vehicle had fewer than 8 years and 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) at the time of the Cost me $5000 after all said and done. I travel quite a bit and I have not yet been able to locate a few of my service receipts from 5 years ago as I cannot remember what state I was in at the time. I think someone is being shady. Nobody got nothing!!!! (100% of service was with a BMW dealer) Liz, with the plaintiffs attorney, researched my VIN number and told me that had it. I just sent an email to info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com hopefully I can get some answers. 10. I have no issue so far. The Parties have agreed that Class Counsel will not seek payment of any amount in excess of $3,700,000 in the aggregate, and that they will submit the issue to Judge Waldor to decide the exact final award amount. I also spoke with attorney general and they sent me to Minnesotas commerce department who responded they cannot help. Nothing as of 10/11/21. In order to obtain reimbursement for eligible past out-of-pocket expenses, you must submit a Claim Form and include all of the documentation identified on the Claim Form. Wow. Ive drained my accounts with repairs on this car- would really be a help to see something back as a reimbursement!! informal probate. 2:17-cv-07386. WebNC Department of Health and Human Services 2001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2001 919-855-4800 You will need the original and at least one copy. Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. I had to have the valvetronic motor replaced. The first attorney referred me to another attorney but also mentioned this; If you wish to pursue a potential claim, you should do so immediately by contacting another law firm. Decide which cookies you want to allow. We keep getting told dates these checks will go out and nothing comes through . Im no attorney but something fishy is definitely going on a it needs to brought to the attention of the court and judge if possible. I resent all my forms since they denied my claim. I suggest everyone do the same. I am with you I will NEVER buy another BMW the worst car EVER! Caught me off guard. https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. Your lawyer should prepare and mail these notices. I dont want to post their address, but you can Google them. We all was pose to get reimbursed. Thanks for the heads up! On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. I have been waiting two years. Correction to my above comment: I said they are sending out claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal. although they were appointed by the courts they had alot of complaints. Either way- just glad its over. My car has been sitting at the dealership since. They just tell you to check the website for updates. But you may sue, continue to sue, or be part of a different lawsuit against Defendant in the future, including for claims that this Settlement resolves. NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE A BMW. I told the BMW technician that I believe that my car qualifies for this lawsuit and they told me that I was correct. Lets get an attorney. Update 9/14/2021 received same email as everyone else. Great news. What I should have said was that they are sending out claim-DEFICIENCY letters allowing for a written CORRECTION. You can change these settings at any time. A Court has authorized this notice because you have a right to know about the proposed settlement of this class-action lawsuit, and your options, before the Court decides whether to give final approval to the Settlement. Very concerning! That thing hasnt been updated in quite some time. exactly! They played a very dirty game and i think we all need to come together and sue them for whats owed to us. My husband had his done and he pushed so hard that was 5 months ago plot twist I drove his car boom I could not stop the breaks it had a recall on the break pump I hit 3 ppl. Im at a total loss & dont even know what the next course of action should be. The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. I sent my paperwork in March and have received nothing from them what number did you call if you dont mind me asking or even an email will work. Check engine light went off. Is there anything I can claim to be reimbursed for at this time? Youre right it is very unacceptable. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. They did respond & advise as soon as the documents were received via mail that they would be reviewing the claim. Ok. Reimbursement are getting process. I got mine today!!! 19. You may have asked Judge Waldor for permission to speak at the Final Approval Hearing. The Settlement Agreement describes the released claims with specific descriptions, in necessarily precise legal terminology, so read it carefully. NOTE:If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim. They have the N20 engine. You give notice to unsecured creditors, such as credit card companies, under Texas Estates Code chapter 308.054. They gonna find a way to jam us all. If you exclude yourself, you have no basis to object because the Settlement no longer affects you. After the Claim Validation process is completed, you will receive a letter informing you your claim is deficient, and how you can cure your deficiency. Ill update if I hear back. I am still waiting. 2 days later entered the highway and almost immediately as I accelerated happened again followed by very apparent shaking. They are over priced and not reliable And we are having a hard time getting reimbursed for our expenses. I somehow made it to the dealership down the street from my house and it died right in the parking lot. We cant walk away from this. I Still havent received reimbursement so I am hoping that I dont get screwed regardless. The only thing he was shocked about is that people have stated they received a payment because usually they send them out all together around the same time. We have received your additional documentation. Drive trsin light came on all the time. Claim Forms must have been submitted by June30, 2021. I was never informed of this law suit and I had a 100, 000 inspection in October 2021. There are applicable statutes of limitations which may currently be running. so so so disappointing considering all the $ weve all spent. BMW got slick and we need to pull together to make this happen. BMW dealer is charging me over $13,000 to get it fix. Havent heard yet either way. Nope. This notice will state an unsecured creditor must present their claim before the 121st day after it gets notice. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you dont qualify for this settlement, check out our database of otheropen class action settlementsyou may be eligible for. Timing chain sprocket is plastic and breaks down into engine and ruins engine. I think delay tactics are being played. It shouldnt matter about that. I sold my BMW with a blown engine from a bad timing chain. UPDATE 2: On March 15, 2021, an appeal to the BMW Timing Chain settlement was filed. Honestly if you received payment LUCKY other than that dont wait anymore. That I did and paid for on this trash ass vehicle. Hang in there those you have not received payment. Forget about a RECALL, duh-but where is the moral obligation to maintain safety for the drivers?? Never again. Sent everything they asked and still nothing. Im so fed up! Still unacceptable information given in the email I received. Sick games. I got my check today!! If I get told 45-60 days one more time- I am going to LOSE IT. 210 Summit Avenue I didnt want them coming back saying I owed anything else. If they were not clear with their instructions and we followed them accordingly then we really need to get an attorney. All reimbursements will be made according to the Reimbursement Chart below. Im on pins & needles over here. WebI am often thanked for my assistance in making a tense situation less confusing and more manageable. Why wouldnt you take to time to look it up and write him instead of me? You obviously arent obligated to make it easy for others, but help and info are what everyone here is looking for. Update- 09-08-21: Just received a reply to my email I sent 2 weeks ago- It states Your claim is being processed. You no how many people they done this too. im jokinig so that i wont cry. Wasted my time and money. Everyone needs to call the Minnesota attorney generals office and we might should consider pooling it and getting our own representation because obviously this is not working.. dont give up. Recently? You will get a check if you never got a denial for more documentation everyone who filed should have gotten this email. We have to come together and fight these people for our money. Can you please add my case in your class action too? If so, after the May 30th deadline, how much longer should I expect to receive this ppw.? I did receive my check, I will tell you it was under $2000, and I will tell you the check number from them was one of the first 25 checks. I really think that they use these types of tactics to deny claims and to prolong the process. People may soon grow tired of waiting for their money, but I doubt they will forget how this entire process made them feel. I got $3-000 trade-in for my car, which should have been $10,000-$12,000the offered me the option to buy a new engine for $6000 and I declined. More details are in the Settlement Agreement. Case Name: Gelis, et al. I dont know about anyone else but I am hurting right now, I sure could use MY money. Dont give up folks, checks are in the mail! I havent receive anything yet nor a email this is ridiculous. This hole thing is wrong on some many different levels. but seriously, i believe they are playing games with our money. My 2013 X3 died three weeks ago for this reason. That is impossible since the email I sent had this info attached. I pulled over and turned the car off for 5 minutes or so. I need my $. Thank you Frank! They were not prompt in their response to my emails but they did respond. Instead they quoted me all kinds of other repairs in this timeframe (thousands of dollars) which did not fully address the problem. It has been extremely difficult being carless for this amount of time with no rental options offered. It is odd that they are sending these in piece mail. What is going on i havent recieved anything via email mail no check nothing, Ill call the authorities in mn goodjob guys they got their money its disgusting. WebOur services include claims and noticing administration, debt restructuring and liability management services, agency and trustee services and more. What happened to the last month they were supposed to be processing?? This is complete Bullshit.. BMW should be so ashamed of themselves. Im trying to get my $5k back through this lawsuit. They have enough funds to hire what ever help they need to get them checks moving out. Boy o boy do I hope Im wrong. 3 emails in now to Rust with no response, I will do the same. The Class Counsel attorneys fees, costs expenses, and Class Representative service payments, not to exceed $3,700,000 in the aggregate, that Judge Waldor awards will be paid separate and apart from any relief provided to the Class and will not reduce the value of the benefits distributed to Class Members. Prayers up. On 1/26/22 I received an email stating: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. When I reached out again in November for a status- I was literally told the same thing again- that it was sent to BMW for approval- and could be a minimum of 45-60 days to review for approval. OR get rid of the car! Still I have not collected a cent. Bmw should pay for replacement. 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