I sent all of the documents via certified mail. No response yet. 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. There needs to be a complaint filed to turn this into a recall to the National Hwy Association to make this happen. We need to get moving on this. Do you know if the class action customers had their vehicles fixed? After the claims validation process has been completed, you will receive a reimbursement or a letter informing you weather your claim has been denied or is deficient yadda, yadda, yadda, Wow- this is pretty insane considering the claim period has been closed for so long!! You better get rid of that car. That is good news!!!! The Settlement Agreement is available HERE. Received notice claim was received last year. BMW Corporate AG office To exclude yourself from the Settlement, you must have senta letter by mail to the Claims Administrator saying that you wanted to be excluded from Gelis v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Civil Action No. I havent gotten anything yet but Im really nervous seeing everyones letters that theyre receiving. We have to come together and fight these people for our money. At this point Im in shock were coming into the New Year and we have no resolution. If I excluded myself, can I get anything from this Settlement? Terms and Conditions. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. What happened to the last month they were supposed to be processing?? Its just not fair that they are treating their customers like this. 21. On 9/15 they sent me another email (in response to more emails from me asking for a status), and they advised they received my additional documentation and that the claim was submitted for re-processing. Our checks were dispersed from an attorney in a matter of weeks a final hearing! Drive trsin light came on all the time. I look every time I get my mail after originally being denied last December? Ive consulted an attorney here in Alabama. 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. I will never buy another BMW. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. WTF is going on. Call Recording: Whats Required for CIPA Compliance? 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. They are not responsive and Ive gotten the same response about 45-60 days on 3 separate occasions. What do we have to lose? They started sending out checks in late March/2022. They playing games we are getting that money. They know for a fact they will get reimbursed from BMW and are still trying to make $$ off the customer on the front end. that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. Just trying to hope for the best that theres a rational explanation. He said I could just junk car or they would give me 500 for it. They are over priced and not reliable And we are having a hard time getting reimbursed for our expenses. BMW will not cover. Repairs performed at authorized BMW Centers will be reimbursed 100%, without any cap. I am so heated!!!! Nothing we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. Other than that, its my personal business. WebOpinion letters issued by the Administrator may be relied upon, pursuant to Section 10 of the Portal-to-Portal Act, 29 U.S.C. 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. How do I get the benefits of the Settlement? They need to stop extending deadlines and pay the claims! Completely agree with contacting the Attorney General in MN. 5. The mileage was on 3 documents I submitted them. NOTE:If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim. 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!!!! After that is approved, then the amount has to be forwarded for processing of checks. They have enough funds to hire what ever help they need to get them checks moving out. Glad to hear that I am not the only one who submitted everything on time and has not heard back at all. was replaced with a used one with 25,000 miles on it. All Rights Reserved. Webclaims submission (OCS) website that permits individuals and businesses to complete and submit an electronic claim. I have a BWM X1 2015 and Im having issue with my timing chain. Except as noted below, the Portal-to-Portal Act does not apply to the FMLA or other statutes enforced by WHD. I check regularly on here as there seems to be more updates & info people post on here then what you can find anywhere else including their website or emailing them even :(, Yes, I received my check last Friday and deposited my check. 13. But I later found out that the BMW receipt only showed that I made the payment it didnt show how I made the payment the method that I used so my claim was going to be denied. There was a court order / class action suit approved. Honestly sick & tired of waiting on this $. Its honestly criminal. Never again. We not getting that money, what they did was make us join the lawsuit to receive all this money and basically kept it for themselves. 103 Eisenhower Parkway They are half ass looking at our claims in hopes to not pay us. I got the same email response as well, on 1/26/22. Im have all the paperwork and mint one was over the limit. Hope this helps! Get on it now! They actually told me today that i passed the deadline after i sent my documents to them long before the deadline. Thank you Frank! Can I ask how much was check for? Its like they gave us a shred of hope just to pull it away. Again was told that would take 45-60 days. Nothing as of 10/11/21. A reimbursement program and a prospective repair program which 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. This incident cost us $5,400 last year. I JUST CONTACTED AN ATTORY OFFICE AND IS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. I TOLD THEM THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CONFERENCE CALL WITH THEM AND ALL OF US TO DISCUSS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. You will not receive any of the reimbursement benefits described in Question 6 offered by this Settlement. We have to stick together and use our own lawyers. Unless you excluded yourself, you give up the right to sue Defendant for the claims that this Settlement resolves. I am attempting to submit this form online but do not know this number. I cant believe were sitting here December of 2021, and no payments, no answers this is ridiculous. They do not want to pay us,its so disgusting. When did they send you this updated letter? This is ridiculous ESPECIALLY if they have had this money since May. We have to fight back, we cant let them get away with this. I dont really understand the method of how theyre reviewing & sending out the claims. I emailed him and within 2 days had a standard response. There does not seem to be a person to contact with questions either. only lasted 7,000 miles, at which time they replaced with a new engine! 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. 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. Its been two months since they claimed my documents were forwarded for reprocessing. Proof of ownership. I, like most everyone else on this post, have not received 1 piece of correspondance. Im sure both Rust Consulting and the attorneys have received their money!!!!! This feels like some sort of punishment for buying a BMW. I got my claim denied bc my 2013 x3 timing belt broke 2 months past 8 years of my in service date, which is the date the previous owner purchased it. Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014 SHAME ON THE DEALER AND SHAME ON BMW FOR FAILURE TO NOTIFY. This is ridiculous. I was told it would cost me $10k to fix but since the engine failure was caused from the timing chain, I qualified for this lawsuit. I owe roughly $8k on my car and purchasing another car has not been an option due to this reason. and have had no reply, nothing? How did you receive the qualification notification? I am entitled to this money. BMW of North America does not warrant replacement parts that were not certified by the original equipment manufacturer. So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? Case Name: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC Im supposed to call him back on Friday. I sent the info again via registered mail. Do whatever you can. 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. Definitely concerning. Your Notice of Intent to Appear must have been postmarked no later than January 19, 2021, and mailed to the addresses listed in Question 17. We surely are not getting any. This site says settlement closed closed but still allows to click on file a claim? My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! 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. Not a darn email or mail notification. My claim has been submitted For a year now. I got my check today!! Nothing from them yet :(, Same! Rehabilitation process and resolve unpaid claims and other administrative issues of the Plan. The person on her Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. I also got a response to my email stating the same. Exactly!! Inc. Update 11/2/21. Your Claim has been submitted for reprocessing. My 2013 x3 engine just expired and need new engine, dealer said it was the timing chain. I have not received anything since Feb 2022 stating the process was in progress and a check or denial letter will be sent. available, and attesting to adherence to the maintenance schedule and, in particular, scheduled oil changes up to the date/ ANYONE? I own a 2012 bmw 528 I motor sport. Do i still need to fill out forms i recieved from mail incase of future issue. Good Luck all & hope yours all come soon!! Really! I submitted my documents back in March and i have not heard anything yet. God has the last day. I have purchased 2 engines and both no good. I contacted my attorney yesterday to see if it would b worth hiring him to send a letter.. After the Settlement becomes final, Class Members will be releasing Defendant and related people and entities from all of the claims described and identified in Section VII.A of the Settlement Agreement. 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. Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. 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. three weeks and decided to call Russ Consulting to see if they could pull some strings in order for me to get a response I wanted to make sure that they indeed received my email along with the receipt because I am afraid that this issue will hold up my check further. Lets hope possibly its due to the Jewish holidays ? WOW- this is REALLY getting upsetting. To obtain reimbursement for costs for replacing one (1) failed timing chain module, one (1) failed oil pump drive chain module, I emailed yesterday after they stopped answering the phone, still no response as of 3:00 today. I submitted all paperwork in March, havent received a check or any correspondence by mail and have already talked to the attorneys office who is handling the case. There are additional limitations and exclusions from coverage contained set forth in BMW of North Americas New Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty and in Section III of the Settlement Agreement, which you should review HERE. They will tell you that they do not have an idea when these funds will be paid. I am sure they did their homework choosing Rust Consulting. Znd I actuzlly pd. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude 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. Your complaint will do no good; my engine was out of nowhere seized; its only been serviced by BMW and was just in they said it was a new battery, replaced the battery and the engine seized not even out of the service center driveway. Youre right! My repairs were over $5k, so Idk the formula they used. Accordingly, you should contact another attorney immediately if you decide to move forward with a lawsuit. Got my check today after 1 resubmission. Really??? 2:17-cv-07386 (the Action). Thanks for the UPDATE! Now they are denying they told me that. 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. I actually think Im a better mechanic than their mechanics. Mine was for $1,176. Defendant will also separately pay the costs to administer the Settlement. Lets fight back Before they stew us out of our money! Never again. You will not be bound by anything that happens in this lawsuit. Remember: you are submitting your claimunder penalty of perjury. They finally determined after an initial rejection that I qualify for payment. Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. NAGEL RICE, LLP Same here! $4500 in repairs . Would be nice to have some recent updates to determine where theyre at. 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. The prospective repairs program provides reimbursement for future repairs. We were supposed to receive checkup by first of September. Your Settlement Class Vehicles model, model year, and VIN; and Very few Like me received an email and 3 from this forum received payment. Please try the same. my 7th BMW, was a loyal fan, now forced to rebuild my car because no one thought to inform us consumers at 50000 miles, or 70000, or , for me 100000-just outside the statute for the claim.. thanks. More details are in the Settlement Agreement. They did respond & advise as soon as the documents were received via mail that they would be reviewing the claim. Vehicle model, model year and VIN number. 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. My car has only 62000 miles in it. I took out another car loan because I needed to get to work. 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. It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! I gave it to them and they reached back out to me today the scam lady name is gail. Valid proof of payment includes: a credit card or cash register receipt, credit card statement, bank statement, or cancelled check. As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that dietary supplements and other health-related products are advertised truthfully, and that efficacy claims made for such products are supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence, the Federal Trade Commission joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in sending warning Our ability to file a case against Rust/BMW is dwindling down. Because 2 weeks ago when they told me they were processing claims- they said 45 to 60 days for the payouts to be complete. I was not aware of this class action lawsuit until now. I submitted all necessary paperwork within the allotted time and I was notified that I qualified for the reimbursement back in 2021. Im at a total loss & dont even know what the next course of action should be. Adobe Reader isfree and is required to view and print documents on this site. 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. No response to letter or emails this year. UPDATE: received 2nd email. My car had 101,000 so they wouldnt take my case. 14. I think you should appeal their decision and hire a lawyer if you have to. 7 Evergreen Lane It will fail the part is defective.! Ive not received anything but an email. Seems more and more shady. I have not got a response yet too. They won and kept the money. 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! 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. The information/answer is not, nor is it intended to be, My X-3 was a CPO that I purchased in December 2017. My name is Regina. This is getting to be ridiculous. THEY WERE NOT TOTALLY CLEAR IN THEIR DIRECTIONS IN EXACTLY WHAT TO SUBMIT AS FAR AS RECEIPTS ETC.. JUST PROLONG AND REJECTING PAYMENTS. Are you serious? Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. I HAVE JUST SENT IN THE PAPER WORK FOR THIS SETTLEMENT AND HOPE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Good news. Rip off. Its been close to a full year since submitting the initial documentation. Additionally, for one year after the Effective Date, any Class Vehicle regardless of age (i.e., years in service) you may be eligible for full or partial coverage of the costs of these same future repairs as long as the vehicle has 100,000 miles or less and is taken to an authorized BMW Center for the repairs. I initially sent in all the paperwork and receipts from the BMW dealership and this is what was emailed to me today: Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed. Received letter and my model is on list of effected cars. 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