The lawyers got paid a huge lump sum. 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. We currently anticipate the reprocessing of Claims will begin within the next week and take approximately 45-60 days to complete. And at this point Im at a major loss & dont know what to do. Welp. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. Thanks. Lisa It is not a scam, but there is no point submitting a late claim past the deadline. ; Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. Of course I didnt get a response. Is anyone else in the same boat as I am? No. To obtain reimbursement for costs for replacing one (1) failed timing chain module, one (1) failed oil pump drive chain module, This is getting RIDICULOUS!! Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. Which was completely contrary from what I was told . Curious if this lawsuit applies, My 2016 bmw 528i engine went out do to timing chain failure is there anyway my car is covered. Was told funds will My vehicle is a 428i 2016 with 51,000 miles and the timing chain recently went out. Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. So Im going back to the dealership and requesting I pay No $$. How couldI have excludedmyself from the Settlement? Good luck all! Good luck others. So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? so 2 engines have been replaced within 80,000 miles! On this forum looks like 3 to 4 ppl said they receive payment. Update 9/14/2021 received same email as everyone else. 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. About a day or two later this is the response that I received: Thank you for your email. Im never getting my reimbursement back. 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. The mail was signed for but I have yet to receive anything let alone a check. I been hearing a noise from the timing chain for a couple weeks now but havent had the chance to replace it because of money, does that still apply if I be able to change it right now? 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. Petition for Administration. 259, as a good faith defense to wage claims arising under the FLSA. I just recd an email this morning that stated: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. was replaced with a used one with 25,000 miles on it. Dont give up folks, checks are in the mail! although they were appointed by the courts they had alot of complaints. Last time I took I told them I had engine problems. You have received this notice because you have been identified as potentially being a Class Member. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. Complete the front side of the form and file it with the Petition for Probate. Right? I replaced an engine and a timing chain. But I do know that they are not being truthful with what is going on with our refunds and this is NOT right. I will call them on Monday. Can I ask how much was check for? . We surely are not getting any. but seriously, i believe they are playing games with our money. He may work for Rust Consulting. 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. Youre right! I just want to know did they recv the info I mailed in. Im not experience any issues. Are the timing chain module and/or the oil pump drive chain module a part of the Valvetronic system? If you didnothing, you have given up the right to be part of any other lawsuit against BMW of North America about the legal claims released by the Settlement. I had to do the same thing- exactly with the receipt. It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! Or did they previously send you any letters making you amend your claim, or other? Is there someone else we should be contacting? We received our diagnosis today after the car experienced multiple failures and warnings on Friday. That would be an amazing start to the new year. I will never buy another BMW. It would be my pleasure to bring these attributes to work at Eagle Insurance Theyre holding the $ from the settlement and now gonna take forever to reimburse? The mileage was on 3 documents I submitted them. Thank you for your email. I got a reply to my email, still processing claims. I am so frustrated. to my knowledge on this forum- only ONE individual has received a check so far. Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. 2:17-cv-07386, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey We tell you about cash you can claim EVERY WEEK! Sign up for our free newsletter. Seems a bit shady. Honestly expecting the worst at this point. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. In an estate with contested issues or lawsuits, the process may take years to settle and conclude probate. Depends if the car is under warranty. Recently? 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. There are applicable statutes of limitations which may currently be running. j. That thing hasnt been updated in quite some time. They won and kept the money. still waiting! I have gave them all oil changes. Class Members are required to provide information about their We should get our own lawyer and come together and do it our self. I have had the same problem with my 2012 528i, last week my car stopped and the message Drivetrain Malfunction, had the car towed to the dealership, the service mgr called and said there was lead in the engine oil and it would cost $10,000 for a refurbish engine or $17,000 a a new engine. Congrats & hope we can all say the same soon!! I contacted them though, and finally received a response back that I needed to submit the registration or proof of ownership (I must have missed that on the original request when I submitted the docs initially so that was my fault), and then the oil change receipts. I believe I found it initially on the claim paperwork or website though. 23. Just received letter stating that they did not receive my payment receipt on new engine. Nobody got nothing!!!! Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator. Hopefully our claims are just delayed. But I was just happy to see us get something. I have sent all the paperwork that it was request to file a claim against BMW but until this date I have not received a letter or email staying that I am part of this law suit, can you please notified me if I am part of it. Was the rejection email just received? And I havent heard not one thing from any of the team thats in charge. This is a UNACCEPTABLE!!! I told the BMW technician that I believe that my car qualifies for this lawsuit and they told me that I was correct. It shouldnt matter about that. Judge Waldor held a Final Approval Hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement on February 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., at the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Rev. Same here! $4500 in repairs . Unreal . I am definitely going to contact BMWs GC office to start. They said I didnt prove enough oil changes. There is a process in the Settlement Agreement to resolve disagreements between you and Defendant over your claim. They sold me the car and allowed me to drive for another 45000 miles, never once notifying me that there was a potentially dangerous ticking timebomb needing to be replaced. Vehicles must be taken to a BMW center to be eligible for this relief. Hey all. and I have sent my information back in Feb. They will tell you a story of pulling some accounts for an audit which will slow down the system. 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. Bank statements. That is RIDICULOUS!!! They have the N20 engine. All of these people are the Class or Class Members. One court resolves the issues for all Class Members, except for those who timely exclude themselves from (opt out of) the Class. My car just blew the engine because of this. I never expected to see that money ever again! There are others out there like me and you. Whats so damn hard! Would you please send me that email address so I can follow up as well.thank you. I just recently purchased my BMW 528i sedan modal year 2013. KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC, Bruce H. Nagel Im sure both Rust Consulting and the attorneys have received their money!!!!! I had to have the valvetronic motor replaced. This settlement was closed in June. I have not had a problem yet but how do I register for a future claim within the specified time frame. 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. On march 13 while I was driving on NJ Route 18 north My car started giving a message saying Engine Oil pressure Low and within 2 -3 minutes Car completely stopped. I cant believe BMW, I took my car on 5/24/21 I still owe 17,000 and I need a new engine I hope they will help me, I have a 2013 BMW and my Drivetrain needs repair took it to the bmw and they already knew what was going on but still charge me 700 hundred dollars for taking my engine apart I need a new engine because I have 7400 thousand mile they want help me. What do we need to do to file against Rust/BMW? When did they send you this updated letter? UPDATE 2: On March 15, 2021, an appeal to the BMW Timing Chain settlement was filed. During this process, the court-appointed lawyers listed in Question 15 below will represent you in any dispute regarding relief under the terms of the Settlement, and the dispute will be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section III.B of the Settlement Agreement. i. to claim cash from in our What documents are required to file a claim? Judge Waldor has approved as Class Counsel the following lawyers to represent you and other Class Members: NAGEL RICE LLP, Christopher J. Dalton 14. Same here. BMW Corporate AG office The Parties have also agreed that Class Counsel may apply for service payments to the Class Representatives in the amount of $1,000 each ($20,000 in the aggregate) if awarded by Judge Waldor, which will be included in Class Counsels final award amount. utah personal representative deed. Its like they gave us a shred of hope just to pull it away. Bmw partnered and covered 1/2 of engine replacement. I will never buy another BMW. Roseland, NJ 07068 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. Received letter and my model is on list of effected cars. I dont recall them saying that you had to send in the actual credit card transaction receipt. I did receive my check and I can tell you it was under $2000. I am so discouraged and theres nothing we can do. three weeks, four weeks? Good luck. Good luck to all of us dummies who purchased Big Money Wasted vehicle. They have not responded to my email requests. OR get rid of the car! Got a letter today saying they never got documentation saying what the mileage was on the vehicle. I had to pay out of pocket $14,867. BMW will not cover. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. I also brought a certified 2013 in 2017 and never was told or recieved anything about this problem until now. 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 I have been waiting two years. Apparently they were looking for the actual credit card receipt- not just the invoice showing my name, the amounts, the transaction, etc UGHH! Theyre a sham! If I get told 45-60 days one more time- I am going to LOSE IT. 18. 5. This website is operated and maintained by the Settlement Administrator. I wish I never even knew about it to be honest. 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. Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. If they know it isnt going to be until 2022- they should post that somewhere & at least keep us from sitting here waiting every day we take in our mail like a bunch of idiots! Remember that money needs to be put into an account designated for payout which probably has not been done yet. E relaxed and never heard back. Thanks. I understand statistically there may not be 100000 drivers effected by the part failing, and BMW has not recalled our cars. I purchased a 2015 528 with approximately 70000 miles now on the vehicle. At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. 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. 10. What address are you guys getting emails from? This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. I have a 2013 528I ( Drive train ) went out and couldnt get it repair due to lost of employment. I have no repair receipts because the repair shop purchased the car with a blown engine. who knows! The information/answer is not, nor is it intended to be, BMW got slick and we need to pull together to make this happen. I waited for a nothing. Im wondering if this would be included in this class action. I am sure they did their homework choosing Rust Consulting. This lawsuit alleges that the Class Vehicles timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules are defective and could lead to sudden engine failure and loss of power to the vehicles. 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