They are not a sham. Im in the same boat. Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? That was 2 months ago- now Im being told another 45-60 days from NOW??? BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement deal. I still owe 10,000 on financing for the car. Still waiting after 3rd notification that they will contact me within 45 to 60 days. malfunction warning and check engine light came on. This notice explains the lawsuit, the proposed Settlement, and your legal rights. Not that it will do me any good. Back in January, I was driving and a message engine oil level low had an oil change three days prior and also received same message in March. It will fail the part is defective.! Pathetic. I emailed them back in August & got a response saying the same. It is absolutely shameful. FILED BY PLAINTIFF SILVA, That is good news!!!! Nope! but seriously, i believe they are playing games with our money. You may also send questions to the Claims Administrator at: Gelis Claims Administrator 7080, c/o Rust Consulting, PO Box 14, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014. Rehabilitation process and resolve unpaid claims and other administrative issues of the Plan. Ive had it with their BS, Are you kidding?? Of course my vehicle has more than 100, 000 miles and I am in a battle with BMW now because a representative told me that I qualified for the one time benefit of having my car repaired. Sickening! I was able to find 2, but not 3. 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. No. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. I was just notified by my BMW dealer to bring my X3 in to inspect for this defect and told even though it was over my warranty period it was being extended. Said I can pay 60% and they will pay 40% my portion over 10,000. Whats so damn hard! I am sooooo not happy. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. in my car. I only had 60,000 miles on it. Never again. You would think they would let you know if they received the claim and if it was complete, Email: I think its a shame that the dealership knew about the lawsuit but, didnt say anything . 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. Sickening. Nothing from them yet :(, Same! There was a court order / class action suit approved. I just contacted the law firm representing us lemon BMW owners..they said if youve submitted a claim by the deadline of June 30th, we will receive correspondence by certified mail if more information is needed to complete the claim, or, if claim is complete and accepted a check for reimbursement will be received in about 6 weeks. Same here! Oh no!! I am still waiting to hear back from the law firm. Worst car ownership experience ever. Unknown to me Car was Previously registered in Canada and I was told it Qualified for the Repair Program while being Processed for Re-validation into the North American Data Base as per the Vin Number. We cannot make a determination on the validity of your claim until your documents has been reviewed and the claim validation process has been completed. 2013 BMW X3. I am in the process of gathering all the required documents. We have received your additional documentation. Im trying to get my $5k back through this lawsuit. Yesterday and today?? **Thank you for your email. I emailed the law office handling it and havent heard anything. So annoyed over how this has been handled. But I was just happy to see us get something. We have to come together and fight these people for our money. settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding The BMW dealership where my car has been sitting, keeps telling me that I need to wait for ppw. Has anyone other than Frank received a payment? I have a claim number- I used to go on the website and put ion my claim number and all it would say is A claim has been filed After the June 30th deadline, the option to enter your claim number is now gone. So I contacted BMW the next day and got a copy of the receipt which showed the credit card that was used to include the date, authorization and transaction numbers etc. My Valvetronic system is failing and giving me drivetrain malfunction errors and the dealer says it has to be replaced. 210 Summit Avenue I JUST CONTACTED AN ATTORY OFFICE AND IS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. To submit for the settlement. They are over priced and not reliable And we are having a hard time getting reimbursed for our expenses. Seems more and more shady. Wisconsin Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Trump Lawsuit Over Election Results. Terms and Conditions. I will never ever buy Big Money Wasted vehicle. They replied back on 9/15 saying that was received and they were sending for re-processing which could take up to 45-60 days (on 9/15). I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER BMW. I could use that $ SO BADLY right now, Exactly! Rust got paid a huge lump sum, and we got dumped on with lies and false promises. They are sending the same response to everybody. Depends if the car is under warranty. The Settlement does not mean that BMW of North America broke any laws, or otherwise did anything wrong, because Judge Waldor did not decide which side was right. Does the upgrade timing chain module really work that was installed after Feb. 2015? These programs provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for the repair or replacement of one failed timing chain module, oil pump drive chain module and engine. I received a BMW settlement letter but so far I havent noticed any issue. BMW Corporate AG office I have sent my information back in Feb. Just saying. If you want to be represented by another lawyer, you may hire one to appear in Court for you at your own expense. the same thing happened, noise and then the next day has blown engine! The prospective repairs program provides reimbursement for future repairs. d. That your Settlement Class Vehicle had fewer than 8 years and 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) at the time of the Bmw should pay for replacement. Roseland, NJ 07068 I am still waiting. My X-3 was a CPO that I purchased in December 2017. There are applicable statutes of limitations which may currently be running. Hoping this wraps up soon! As I stated before, I initially sent a copy of the receipt that BMW gave me when purchased the new engine. I filled my paperwork out, submitted everything theyve asked. They responded to me today and told me that i passed the deadline. Ive consulted an attorney here in Alabama. I feel like weve all been patient, but the case is settled, claims submission deadline has been closed- what is the hold up here? 12. Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! As part of the resolution of the Action, Class Counsel and BMW of North America have agreed that Class Counsel may apply for an award of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments for the twenty Class Representatives between $1,500,000 and $3,700,000 in the aggregate. They trying to keep all the money for there self. The Settlement Class includes all persons or entities (as of the Effective Date) in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, certain of the following U.S.-specification 2012-2015 model year BMW vehicles purchased or leased, and registered and operated in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico: 6. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY BMW OR DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. However, if you cannot obtain Rust is a recognized leader in class action settlement administration with decades of experience handling some of the largest and most complex cases in history. Im still waiting on a response from an email last week. exploded cheap plastic guard destroyed my engine..shame on BMW Randee M. Matloff You may have asked Judge Waldor for permission to speak at the Final Approval Hearing. Also, contact the BMW HQ to file a complaint. Is there anything I can claim to be reimbursed for at this time? And at this point Im at a major loss & dont know what to do. Truly unbelievable. It did go through. Youre right! Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. WebOpinion letters issued by the Administrator may be relied upon, pursuant to Section 10 of the Portal-to-Portal Act, 29 U.S.C. My name is Tammy Parker..my contact info is 256-393-9127! Rust uses the data from the system to fulfill its role as the Such crap. BMW has agreed to resolve claims that its timing chain components are defective, causing engine damage and other issues. My car just blew the engine because of this. If the email I received on 9/15 was true, claims should have been processing the week of 9/20, and should wrap up by the end of November. Is this correct? The cover over engine melted one day sz md yhey wouldnt take responsibility. 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. Good Luck! Mind you I have a oil change package I purchased and all maintenance has been done on time. Apologies for any confusion from my previous comment. I will never ever buy another one. Yep!! There are others out there like me and you. Can I recover the loss in value i received? Good news. Open Settlements NOTE:If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim. My 2013 x3 engine just expired and need new engine, dealer said it was the timing chain. I actually think Im a better mechanic than their mechanics. Did you get in contact with them by email or phone? I just went to my mailbox and received my check from, the claims administrator. Do I still need to file incase it defaults in the future? Can they do that though? ; Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. BS. I emailed him and within 2 days had a standard response. 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. Im in the same situation. No. And no, I do NOT recall seeing anything stating the actual receipt had to be furnished. I sent all of the documents via certified mail. Submitted ALL documentation in April. However, now that the validation has been completed after 10 Days of Processe Circle am now told that BMW Canadian Assembled Vehicles are excluded from this Class Action Suit and Repair Program. Thank you for your email. I have no issue so far. Cost me $5000 after all said and done. Im all for this group hiring an attorney. claims they are processing the claims BS. Privacy Policy | I got the same email response as well, on 1/26/22. I will call them on Monday. this car has cost me SO much $. Will update when I know more. Never should have trusted Big Money Wasted lemon!!!! Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. Wow- this is RIDICULOUS!!!! I got the same BS excuse. I never expected to see that money ever again! Top Class Actions is a legal news source However, repairs done at an independent service center are capped at $3,000 for timing chain modules and oil pump drive chain modules and at $7,500 for engines. Excluding yourself is telling Judge Waldor that you dont want to be part of the Settlement. probably one of the claim processors posted that comment about receiving a check. WebThis morning I woke up and check my mail box and I got a mail from gelis claims administrator about Timing Chain Class Action Lawsuit, now my BMW is 2013 F30 n20 Congrats & hope we can all say the same soon!! They know for a fact they will get reimbursed from BMW and are still trying to make $$ off the customer on the front end. everyone keeps getting the run around, we all get generic answers theyve had the $ since May if I understand correctly- its now October and we have no resolution. When was the denial received? I emailed them & they did advise they received my claim- but I was missing 2 pieces of info which I sent immediately in the mail. Its on the thread. Courthouse, 50 Walnut Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. They owe all of us!!! Gary S. Graifman, Esq. 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. They have not responded to my email requests. UPDATE 2: On March 15, 2021, an appeal to the BMW Timing Chain settlement was filed. I have a 2014 528i Xdrive. owned the vehicle are required, in particular, scheduled oil changes up to the date/mileage of replacement/repair, within 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. I still owed $10.800 on it when it happened with only 64.088 miles. Boy o boy do I hope Im wrong. I hate BMW for the rest of my life. I have the same question 2013 X3 328I with 64,000. They are half ass looking at our claims in hopes to not pay us. Still waiting. I am gonna print every email out and my proof of documents for fixing my engine twice but i reported 1 only. Completely agree with contacting the Attorney General in MN. I have also moved and misplaced the older records. Thank you for your email. Hang in there everyone, I received my check yesterday! They just tell you to check the website for updates. I have also submitted my claim and all the required documents and have not received any payment, rejection or request for any further information. Why would it take two months to review a document? I can email everything they said to me. This is the exact email I received yesterday ; I received a letter on 11/1 asking for additional information, information that I had already submitted in December of 2020. Not a darn email or mail notification. Do you know if the class action customers had their vehicles fixed? Im pissed off!!! We still have nothing! ***Update I got my check!!!! We cant walk away from this. Could you share the email address. Got a reply email from them about a month ago. WebI am often thanked for my assistance in making a tense situation less confusing and more manageable. When and where did Judge Waldor decide whether to approve the Settlement? I bought 2013 x3 bmw months ago.it stopped on highway.i almost got killed.engine gone.was it illegal to sell car to me if in lawsuit.please help. WebSincerely, Gelis Claims Administrator I received this email from Rust in April 2022 and was informed that my claim #********** was forwarded to BNW for final approval and I still NOTE: Claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline passes. I need my $$$ too! 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. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. I think we all should flood the courts with letters, phone call & write letters to the judge. They dont reach out to nobody in no type of form way or fashion. We gonna have to come together and fight. We need to get moving on this. Received letter saying prove more oils changes. Picture millions of dollars sitting in an account drawing interest ? Is there any information on my 2016 models possibly being included in the settlement? One excuse after another to prolong making payment. What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits? I look every time I get my mail after originally being denied last December? E relaxed and never heard back. I feel like every time someone gets a response the dates keep getting pushed back further & further. You have received this notice because you have been identified as potentially being a Class Member. What can I do? Also, now the low coolant light continues to come on. I have made numerous calls to the attorneys and settlement administrators office. I HAVE JUST SENT IN THE PAPER WORK FOR THIS SETTLEMENT AND HOPE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED. We received our diagnosis today after the car experienced multiple failures and warnings on Friday. Wells Fargo Merchant Services, LLC will pay up to $40 million to settle a class action alleging it added excessive charges to merchants monthly invoices. Have not heard of anything. You will not receive any of the reimbursement benefits described in Question 6 offered by this Settlement. They were able to advise what was missing, so when it was sent back- what is the 45-60 days (that has now been WAY longer). The documents submitted include proof of payment for $2,000.00 but not for the $5,500.00 balance due on the invoice. I gave it to them and they reached back out to me today the scam lady name is gail. I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. Unfortunately I dont have thousands upon thousands to throw out towards car repairs, and that $5,400 was a big chunk for me to shell out. Not a damn thing. I dont want to leave any room for them to come back and say they need more info- I also made a copy of my registration showing my ownership and the VIN number. Top Class I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. Hi this just happened to me as well. How can I verify receipt of the documents? Honestly I heard they had the $ since May. Yes, my packet was complete first time through and I received 40% of my losses. Remember: you are submitting your claimunder penalty of perjury. We have to stick together and use our own lawyers. I had the same thing happen to me. Thebenefits are subject to limitations, which are discussed in Question 6 and in the Settlement Agreement. If you exclude yourself, you have no basis to object because the Settlement no longer affects you. Good luck all! Accordingly, you should contact another attorney immediately if you decide to move forward with a lawsuit. 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. Fingers crossed. 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. I didnt want them coming back saying I owed anything else. He said I could just junk car or they would give me 500 for it. I dont know if timing chain was replaced. You better get rid of that car. All parties have agreed to a Settlement to avoid further cost and risk of a trial, and so that the people affected can begin getting benefits in exchange for releasing the Defendant from liability for the claims that were raised or could have been raised in the Action involving the Class Vehicles alleged issues with the timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules. I just found out about this law suit as my X-3 died two weeks ago due to this very reason. Other than that, its my personal business. Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. No response to letter or emails this year. After 2 years they denied my claim after I sent all the paperwork in twice. I am so discouraged and theres nothing we can do. 14. Did you call anyone specifically? I purchased a 2015 528 with approximately 70000 miles now on the vehicle. Vehicles which have over 100,000 miles or have been in service for over eight years are not eligible for relief from the settlement. Good luck to all of us dummies who purchased Big Money Wasted vehicle. Seemingly, no one has any good resolve. They playing games we are getting that money. Tried to pass a car. Im going to send another email today. UPDATE: The BMW Timing Chain Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 16, 2021. Documents evidencing your adherence to the relevant aspects of the vehicle maintenance schedule during the time you Just goes to show, all that glitters isnt gold. Good luck! IF YOU FIND ONE PLEASE LET US KNOW. This notice will state an unsecured creditor must present their claim before the 121st day after it gets notice. On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. The deadline for claims is 5/30/2021. 2 emails Ive sent over the last 2 weeks- NO reply at all from them now. (All my documentation was sent before the deadline over a year ago). You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. I ready made the worst choice by buying a BMW LEMON!! In a class action, one or more people called Class Representatives assert claims on behalf of people who have similar claims. Montvale, New Jersey 07645 Also report this to your local television stations for investigation. This is getting to be ridiculous. I cant get it fixed right now so I may not be able to get in on the suit because I dont have the repairs done yet. I am so tired of waiting to be reimbursed for the replacement of my engine Im down $7,500 and the check engine light is still coming on. They are finding all kinds of reasons to deny payment and its not right. Look up Rust Consulting.1 star rating from BBB. All reimbursements will be made according to the Reimbursement Chart below. after numerous calls. I waited for a nothing. I filed in December I dont understand why Its taking soooo long. What in the H E double hockey sticks does .. we dont have a date when checks will be mailed out.. so tired. Jen C. Wow its good to hear that someone has heard something.I sent all of my paper wrk in on time. Just sad. Getting hopes up for nothing to be shot down. There are plenty of instances where the deceased didnt create a will. We were supposed to receive checkup by first of September. They played us, at first i was gonna walk away and let god handle it but i reached out to a lawyer and they told me i have a case and that class action lawsuits are scams. I have a letter from Rust in mail but Im away until Thursday. How do I know if I am part of the Settlement? b. THIS WAS WHEN WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AND IT COST US 4491.00 TO FIX. I sent an email yesterday to that timing chain settlement.com email address will see IF & when I get a response. Thank you. Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. You poor people, I feel for each one of you. I too have not received any contact at all! I also brought a certified 2013 in 2017 and never was told or recieved anything about this problem until now.
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