Hope this helps! We currently anticipate finalizing reimbursement amounts within the next 30 days. What do we have to lose? service records from before and after the repair or replacement; and Rust Consulting is a large and reputable settlement-administration company. They playing games we are getting that money. They played a very dirty game and i think we all need to come together and sue them for whats owed to us. 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. Dealer said engine would cost 20 thousand to replace.. Not sure what to do with car. So weird!! God was on our side. three weeks, four weeks? 103 Eisenhower Parkway Im done. 2 days later entered the highway and almost immediately as I accelerated happened again followed by very apparent shaking. There are others out there like me and you. Have not heard of anything. If they were not clear with their instructions and we followed them accordingly then we really need to get an attorney. 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. Never should have trusted Big Money Wasted lemon!!!! Randee M. Matloff, Esq. Gary S. Graifman, Esq. Again was told that would take 45-60 days. I got the same email response as well, on 1/26/22. This is a joke! Not a damn thing. Its been two months since they claimed my documents were forwarded for reprocessing. I really could have used that $ for the holidays. On this forum looks like 3 to 4 ppl said they receive payment. There are so many of us that can still be in danger of losing their lives if the belt snap while driving on the highway. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. This incident cost us $5,400 last year. Like I was told last week they were processing this week and would take 45-60 days. 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. The plaintiffs say the polycarbonate guide assembly for the timing chain can become brittle and break apart, creating debris that can get lodged in the crankshaft drive sprockets. And when to expect a check? I dont understand. Any ideas why this process takes a while now? I can SO use that $ right now. Click Accept if you consent. I dont want to post their address, but you can Google them. They owe all of us!!! Coolant system was bad. I pulled over and turned the car off for 5 minutes or so. BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement deal. Hang in there everyone, I received my check yesterday! This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. I took my car in because the engine failed and after they told me that it would cost close to $20,000 for a new engine, I decided to google timing chain failure for my vehicle and found out about the class action lawsuit. Still holding out hope that we get a reply one way or another. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. I had to have the valvetronic motor replaced. 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? The cover over engine melted one day sz md yhey wouldnt take responsibility. I am still waiting to hear back from the law firm. I promised to never buy a BMW again after this. 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. SO I REALLY DONT EXPECT TO GET MY REFUND UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT YEAR..I AM SO UPSET. THIS IS REALLY HURTING ME FINANCIALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY BMW (AFTER NEW ENGINE) IS BACK ON. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. 24. Good luck others. I spent $4500 on that timing chain repair- would be nice to see some $ back! ***Update I got my check!!!! I filed all my paperwork and copies of expenses that I had to pay for my BMW X3 time changing and oil pump- then fuel pump- when I checked to see if my claim was entered, it states it was- I did this back in March- waiting for reimbursement- nothing yet ! Vehicle model, model year and VIN number. I submitted my 2, and the affidavit AND another one that was from the year before (just to be safe). Webletters of administration utah. Got a reply email from them about a month ago. or one (1) failed engine if damaged due to a failure of the timing chain and/or oil pump drive chain modules, you must submit This should be considered theft and fraud! Care to share the amount you received? 7,000 miles later a new engine! We received our diagnosis today after the car experienced multiple failures and warnings on Friday. claims they are processing the claims BS. Is this still ongoing, any extension to submit? Last I read, we were suppose to get our reimbursements first week of Sept. My family and I are fortunate to be alive. To submit for the settlement. My receipt from the BMW dealership show a payment of $5500 but because its not showing which credit card was used they are gong to deny my claim. Vehicles must be taken to a BMW center to be eligible for this relief. Top Class Can I exclude myself from this Settlement? THIS WAS WHEN WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AND IT COST US 4491.00 TO FIX. There is no date of when the checks will be mailed out. File BBB complaints. What vehicles are included in the Settlement? 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. They will tell you a story of pulling some accounts for an audit which will slow down the system. I have the Claim Form completed but when my engine failed it had 107,605 miles on it. I did a Google search on the vice president of rust consulting vice president and found out his email address. Vehicles which have over 100,000 miles or have been in service for over eight years are not eligible for relief from the settlement. Great news. I took this mans word and waited a few weeks and decided that it would be best for me file the necessary settlement paperwork as a back up because I didnt feel comfortable not doing anything and taking the BMWs technician word that they would handle everything. Email or any communication. At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. Really! When and where did Judge Waldor decide whether to approve the Settlement? Hoping for a recall, then I may qualify for reimbursement.. They are sending the same response to everybody. Diagnosed today with needing a replacement of the timing chain guides and timing chain. Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. I really do think we should all get together and file a lawsuit against them. I cant believe were approaching a full year with no resolution. WebBenefits Administration Letters. How long does it for an update? I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. I just need to know if I am included in the claim. Its like they gave us a shred of hope just to pull it away. Still I have not collected a cent. Yes dont do it, dont do the claim with them its a scam. Judge Waldor will determine the amount of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments after evaluating Plaintiffs submission. Good luck. Oh great, so by Thanksgiving So much for first week of Sept. We need to keep on them and keep emailing ! They are not responsive and Ive gotten the same response about 45-60 days on 3 separate occasions. Reprocessing generally takes a minimum of approximately 45-60 days. Good morning. I have no issue so far. I only had 60,000 miles on it. repair, as evidenced by a repair order with vehicle mileage from the entity that performed the repair or replacement, or Said I can pay 60% and they will pay 40% my portion over 10,000. You will not be bound by anything that happens in this lawsuit. Yes, my packet was complete first time through and I received 40% of my losses. I have heard NOTHING since then. c. The identity of the owner/lessee of the Settlement Class Vehicle at the time of repair (such as a true copy of a vehicle title, We determined that it is appropriate to respond in the form of an information letter, the effect of for claim administration Nothing we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. At this point Im losing faith. Merchants are The receipt that I sent in initially was from BMW which showed that payment was made and that is what I sent them. I purchased my car brand new and seven years later 94K miles and drivetrain malfunction I couldnt believe it..makes you wonder about foreign carsthey suppose to be built better and last longer, This is just craziness now- Nothing yet ! i sent another email to them asking if I need to resubmit since they already confirmed that they received the receipt a month ago. Im in the same situation. How Can California Assembly Bill 218 Protect Sexual Abuse Survivors? My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! I JUST CONTACTED AN ATTORY OFFICE AND IS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. I can also tell you my check number was one of the 1st 25 checks. Either that or sell it immediately. We are getting the run around and it is not right. I have not got a response yet too. In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by March 18, 2021. It has 93, 000 miles on it. They responded within a week for me. They keep telling me its past the mileage what they do not understand that it was within mileage limits at the time of the timing chain failure. This could go on forever. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. Fall of 2022? Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. In many states, a typical probate and estate administration process will take up to one to two years from the date of the decedent's death. 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. utah I was told a few weeks ago that the checks would go out in about four weeks four weeks later no check. I dont recall them saying that you had to send in the actual credit card transaction receipt. They gonna find a way to jam us all. *** People may soon grow tired of waiting for their money, but I doubt they will forget how this entire process made them feel. 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 somehow made it to the dealership down the street from my house and it died right in the parking lot. ILL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED. numerous complaints on rip off reports site! I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. I filed a complaint with the BBB tonight against Rust Consulting. On the same page. We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. I have not gotten it fixed yet bc its about $2500 If this lawsuit is won will this turn into a recall for those that have not gotten the timing chains fixed yet? Some of these claims will be covered under vehicles existing warranties, while other consumers will be reimbursed for between 40% and 75% of the total repair costs. We keep getting told dates these checks will go out and nothing comes through . 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. 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 cannot get any answer . There are plenty of instances where the deceased didnt create a will. I dont know but It shouldnt take this long. There are applicable statutes of limitations which may currently be running. I just added coolant approx. Yesterday and today?? Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. Youre right it is very unacceptable. Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify This is soooo wrong. They kept every dime !!! Also the printed copy sent to us mentioned the repairs MUST be done by a BMW dealer to be eligible, however the settlement site says that repairs by a third party is qualified for a 40% (or something like that) as well. I replaced an engine and a timing chain. Can I ask how much was check for? 36281 (Aug. 27, 1976)). We currently anticipate Claim reprocessing to start within the next week. Except as noted below, the Portal-to-Portal Act does not apply to the FMLA or other statutes enforced by WHD. Proof of ownership. 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. Im honestly so fed up & disappointed. to be mailed to me before they can fix my car. They need to stop extending deadlines and pay the claims! Same here! $4500 in repairs . I just found out about this lawsuit TODAY! 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