e. The cost of repair, with parts and labor separated; and I hope its a check too! My family and I are fortunate to be alive. WebGellis Law Group provides comprehensive corporate legal services to a wide spectrum of clients from entrepreneurial startups to industry leaders, from local practices to I got a reply to my email, still processing claims. I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. My dealership recommended I pay $5,800 for a new timing chain on 3/24/21 but didnt tell me about the law suit. I submitted all necessary paperwork within the allotted time and I was notified that I qualified for the reimbursement back in 2021. I was never informed of this law suit and I had a 100, 000 inspection in October 2021. I understand these things take some time, but come on already. I agree- this is beyond ridiculous. I wrote to the class action law firm last night and will call today to see what I need to do to make sure Im covered. The first defect affectsthe primary, or timing, chain, which coordinates the crankshaft, camshafts and cylinder valves. That states claims are still being processed. I sent an email yesterday to that timing chain settlement.com email address will see IF & when I get a response. I am truly upset as well. So sad I got robbed from a dealership. This is so frustrating and upsetting! WebUniform names for claims administrators offices and representatives offices are assigned by the DWC. Because 2 weeks ago when they told me they were processing claims- they said 45 to 60 days for the payouts to be complete. Mind you I have a oil change package I purchased and all maintenance has been done on time. This is the firm handling the case. Wasted my time and money. Other than that, its my personal business. How long does it for an update? 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 can email everything they said to me. I was looking to buy a used BMW but after reading these comments I dont think so. Got a reply email from them about a month ago. Wow- this is RIDICULOUS!!!! Hello, My situation is that I had my BMW X1 at the dealership a total of five times in 2021 and not one tech advised/mentioned the lawsuit and that the problems I was experiencing was related to this lawsuit. I had no choice but to pay for the repairs. I received the same email responses as everyone else. I hope i get some type of reimbursement. The scary thing about this is, none of us have even received any correspondence to one, let us know if we in fact are getting reimbursement and 2 how much. $5.5M Google Cookie Class Action Settlement Tossed by 3rd Circ. Additionally, there was an appeal filed, so no claims will be approved/paid until that appeal is resolved. Except as noted below, the Portal-to-Portal Act does not apply to the FMLA or other statutes enforced by WHD. Rust got paid a huge lump sum, and we got dumped on with lies and false promises. Its on the thread. My Valvetronic system is failing and giving me drivetrain malfunction errors and the dealer says it has to be replaced. It shouldnt matter about that. info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com and good luck. They did respond & advise as soon as the documents were received via mail that they would be reviewing the claim. Yes, my packet was complete first time through and I received 40% of my losses. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please note: Top Class Actions is not a settlement God has the last day. owned the vehicle are required, in particular, scheduled oil changes up to the date/mileage of replacement/repair, within Can I exclude myself from this Settlement? I am sure there is a process, but you would have to be blind not to see the deception. Just saying. a variance of 1,000 miles of the scheduled time or mileage maintenance requirements. BS. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. This is the one Ive been communicating with. Cant be a part of class action suit ?? All reimbursements will be made according to the Reimbursement Chart below. I have sent all documents some emails last year Feb 2021. I reached out to my lawyer to sue them or my money. I AM WAITING FOR THE OTHER LAW FIRM TO CONTACT ME. I JUST CONTACTED AN ATTORY OFFICE AND IS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. The deadline to file a Claim Form has now passed. So much for first week of Sept! Repairs. Ill be mailing today via certified mail. 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 cannot get any answer . Whats the difference between objecting and excluding? Picture millions of dollars sitting in an account drawing interest ? I replaced an engine and a timing chain. Ive tried to get lawyers anyone, and no one will listen to that BMW-made crap. There has been maybe 2 people on this entire forum that said they received payment, and one of those also said he had to resubmit docs also (like many of us). Independent Dealership where I bought the car has declined to take back the Car and BMW dealership has refused responsibility with a Repair costs implications of about $19,000. Allegedly, the materials used in this assembly cant handle high-resistance wear, leading the chain to prematurely become elongated, slip, and cause damage to the chain sprocket. Ill update if I hear back. I had to do the same thing- exactly with the receipt. I filed early 2021 as well. My claim has been submitted For a year now. I think delay tactics are being played. Timing chain sprocket is plastic and breaks down into engine and ruins engine. Can I recover the loss in value i received? I have a 2014 528i Xdrive. Apparently they were looking for the actual credit card receipt- not just the invoice showing my name, the amounts, the transaction, etc UGHH! They owe all of us!!! I got mine today!!! Please try the same. Have not received anything. I am thinking about filing a complaint with the state attorney general I filed 2 years ago! We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. I then asked what I needed to do regarding the lawsuit to ensure that I receive my money back for the engine and I was told that I didnt need to do anything and that they would handle everything for me. The marketers removed these claims after receiving FTC warning letters citing the agencys new civil penalty authority under the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. although they were appointed by the courts they had alot of complaints. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building & U.S. On Tuesday- this is what they sent back: This feels like some sort of punishment for buying a BMW. They fixed ither problems charging me over 2,400.00 and said to bring back the following week because they knew I had problems but did not have time to fix it and ssid it was civered but when I brought it back they said I needed a new engine. They are not responsive and Ive gotten the same response about 45-60 days on 3 separate occasions. Unfortunately, not only did they sell me a ticking time bomb -but NEVER had the decency to send out an alert to have the replacement done. Randee M. Matloff Instead they quoted me all kinds of other repairs in this timeframe (thousands of dollars) which did not fully address the problem. Honestly sick & tired of waiting on this $. Sick games. THEY WERE NOT TOTALLY CLEAR IN THEIR DIRECTIONS IN EXACTLY WHAT TO SUBMIT AS FAR AS RECEIPTS ETC.. JUST PROLONG AND REJECTING PAYMENTS. There are others out there like me and you. Our incident just happen few weeks ago. About a day or two later this is the response that I received: Thank you for your email. Fingers crossed everyone. This is the tenth set of warning letters the FTC has announced as part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers from health-related COVID-19 scams. I have a envelope in the mail today from Rust so fingers crossed its a check!!! 2:17-cv-07386 (the Action). Emailed them again and no reply-. My car had 101,000 so they wouldnt take my case. Just received letter stating that they did not receive my payment receipt on new engine. You did not provide proof of payment for the total amount sought for reimbursement for the eligible repairs. Depends, file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall, and your car will be covered. I submitted ALL of my service records last December,I received a letter yesterday stating that I need to show proof of regular oil changes. only lasted 7,000 miles, at which time they replaced with a new engine! This hole thing is wrong on some many different levels. i am wondering the same. BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement deal. NOTE:If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim. What if my claim for benefits is denied? I sent all of the documents via certified mail. We have to come together and fight these people for our money. Would be nice to have some recent updates to determine where theyre at. I still owe the cost of the total repair to a finance company and am therefore upside down on the vehicle. I have also submitted my claim and all the required documents and have not received any payment, rejection or request for any further information. My repairs were over $5k, so Idk the formula they used. That is good news!!!! This is soooo wrong. As of 9/15 they told me those claims were taking place within the next week and should expect to take up to 45-60 days for completion. Same as you, it was back in Sept that I received an email back to a previous request that I sent and they confirmed yes, they received and resubmitted my documentation. If not I would be pissed off.. seem fishy to me. I filed in December I dont understand why Its taking soooo long. Ill let you know if I got a check. UPDATE 3: According to the settlement website, the claim deadline for the BMW timing chain settlement has been extended and will remain open until at least May 30, 2021. BMW of North America has agreed not to object to or oppose Class Counsels application for an award of attorneys fees, inclusive of costs, expenses, and Settlement Class Representative Services Payments up to $1,500,000 in the aggregate. Have not heard of anything. utah This is the exact email I received yesterday ; I hate BMW for the rest of my life. I emailed last week for a status. E relaxed and never heard back. All documents submitted on time and with all receipts. You will not be charged for these lawyers. I havent gotten anything yet but Im really nervous seeing everyones letters that theyre receiving. four months ago and now the light is back on. Same here!! I just recently purchased my BMW 528i sedan modal year 2013. 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. Just called Rust Consulting. Agreed! Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. The documents submitted include proof of payment for $2,000.00 but not for the $5,500.00 balance due on the invoice. nobody else received a check. You have received this notice because BMW of North Americas records indicate that you are a current or former owner or lessee of one or more of the following vehicles purchased or leased in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico (Class Vehicles): *Model Years are not fully indicative of actual vehicles, which will depend on production ranges. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. The dealer only told me when I took it for repair of the recall. Yep seem fishy to me. Remember that money needs to be put into an account designated for payout which probably has not been done yet. Oh my!!! That reprocessing of claims would take place in the next week and would take approx 45-60 days to complete. Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? Not for nothing, were getting no updates. Apologies for any confusion from my previous comment. 19. Randee M. Matloff, Esq. I understand it takes time, but at this point come on! Exactly the same as another on this post. On the same page. Same here- not a thing, no check, no correspondence. claims they are processing the claims BS. who knows! Is there a phone number where we can speak to an actual representative to talk about it? 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. My name is Regina. I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. When did they send you this updated letter? On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. I feel like weve all been patient, but the case is settled, claims submission deadline has been closed- what is the hold up here? All Rights Reserved. That you will receive a check or a letter saying why you do not get reimbursed. Never again. My 2012 BMW 328 I had an engine problem this month of September do I still Qualify for a reimbursement I have a receipt from my Mechanic. Open Settlements Can I ask how much was check for? Glad to hear that I am not the only one who submitted everything on time and has not heard back at all. At this hearing, Judge Waldor also decided the service payments for the Class Representatives, as well as the attorneys fees for the lawyers representing the Class Members. Can you please add my case in your class action too? Nope. I really think that they use these types of tactics to deny claims and to prolong the process. I was involved in a class action case several years ago and there were a lot more than 12000 claimants! If they would at least update the website maybe.??? Update 9/14/2021 received same email as everyone else. WebI am often thanked for my assistance in making a tense situation less confusing and more manageable. Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator. In 2018, a federal judge trimmed some of the claims in the BMW timing chain class action lawsuit but allowed others to move forward. THIS IS REALLY HURTING ME FINANCIALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY BMW (AFTER NEW ENGINE) IS BACK ON. But the decent approach would have been to send a notice allowing service BEFORE the part explodes!! I have my service records in writing and am going to speak with the GM on Monday. Lets fight back Before they stew us out of our money! Good luck everyone else, its been a stressful year of waiting!!!! Tried to pass a car. Are you serious? I gave it to them and they reached back out to me today the scam lady name is gail. Ignorance is bliss and I would have been happier not knowing. I need my $. I am so so sad no one will help! If you have submitted a claim, your Claim Form will be processed and payments will be issued on a continuing, rolling basis after the Effective Date, which will be after the Courts Final Approval hearing, scheduled for February 16, 2021, and all appeals, if any, are resolved. Ive drained my accounts with repairs on this car- would really be a help to see something back as a reimbursement!! Good Luck! This is how they make there money off of people like us. They responded within a week for me. No. and have had no reply, nothing? Update- 09-08-21: Just received a reply to my email I sent 2 weeks ago- It states Your claim is being processed. Oh great, so by Thanksgiving So much for first week of Sept. We need to keep on them and keep emailing ! Do you know if the class action customers had their vehicles fixed? 82k miles. Submitted ALL documentation in April. I dont know if timing chain was replaced. So I immediately contacted BMW and asked that they send me a copy of the actual transaction receipt which they did and I immediately sent it to the claim processing dept. I just found out about this lawsuit TODAY! Thank you for your email. How Can California Assembly Bill 218 Protect Sexual Abuse Survivors? I am not clear, are they reimburse the future cost of repairs as an estimate by a BMW dealer or do they need an actual receipt of service? I submitted my documents back in March and i have not heard anything yet. Decide which cookies you want to allow. Seemingly, no one has any good resolve. Yes I had the same issue. The date of repair; and i took my 2013 X3 in many times for drive train malfunction they did test and could not find the source. after 3 visits to my foreign car specialist, all drivetrain malfunction related visits, my car just stopped-dead-no warning except 3 seconds of drivetrain malfunction, oil pressure too low. BMW dealer is charging me over $13,000 to get it fix. I just want to know did they recv the info I mailed in. I have heard NOTHING since then. I, like most everyone else on this post, have not received 1 piece of correspondance. I think this is a shame and want to know what attorney or firm walked away with all the award money and left us consumers that had to pay this exorbitant repair bill out of our pockets with nothing. I agree with the others it was a scam to get all of us to join the lawsuit so they could get the money and keep it for themselves!!!! I have gave them all oil changes. Sickening! The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. Good luck all! g. The nature of the repair; and Why did they even send out the class action notice? 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