BMW has agreed to a $6 million settlement following allegations that it installed emissions defeat devices in certain diesel vehicles. This settlement resolves claims from affected vehicle owners who say they were financially impacted by BMW’s alleged failure to comply with emissions regulations.
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The Allegations Against BMW
The class action lawsuit accuses BMW of equipping certain vehicles with defeat devices designed to reduce emissions during regulatory testing. However, these devices reportedly turned off during normal operation, resulting in higher emissions. Affected consumers claim they wouldn’t have purchased or leased the vehicles had they known about the alleged non-compliance.
While BMW denies wrongdoing, it has settled to avoid prolonged litigation.
Eligibility Criteria
The settlement applies to drivers who owned or leased the following vehicles before February 28, 2024:
- 2009–2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d
- 2009–2011 BMW 335d
Settlement Benefits
Compensation Structure
Class members will receive a share of the net settlement fund based on how long they owned or leased their vehicles:
- Longer ownership/lease periods will result in larger payments.
- Shorter ownership/lease durations will yield smaller payments.
Potential Additional Payment
If there are unclaimed funds due to uncashed checks or other reasons, members who cashed their initial payments may receive a secondary distribution.
Estimated Payment
While exact payment estimates are unavailable, the total settlement amount of $6 million will be distributed proportionally among valid claims.
Key Deadlines
- Claim Form Submission: December 18, 2024
- Electronic Payment Request: November 20, 2024
- Exclusion/Objection Deadline: August 6, 2024 (now closed)
- Final Approval Hearing: September 24, 2024
How to File a Claim
To file a claim, eligible drivers must submit the claim form along with proof of ownership or lease, such as:
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle registration
- Bill of sale
- Lease agreement
- Financing documents or title transfer
Claim Form Access
Claim forms can be submitted via the official settlement website: 2024DieselSettlement.com.
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Legal Representation
Class Counsel:
- James E. Cecchi (Carella Byrne Cecchi Brody & Agnello PC)
- Christopher Seeger (Seeger Weiss LLP)
- Steve Berman (Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP)
Defense Counsel:
- Sean M. Berkowitz and team (Latham & Watkins LLP)
- Thomas P. Branigan and team (Bowman and Brooke LLP)
Case Details
- Case Name: Rickman v. BMW of North America LLC
- Case Number: 2:18-cv-04363-EP-JBC
- Court: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
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Take Action Before the Deadline
Eligible vehicle owners and lessees should act promptly to file their claims. By doing so, they can ensure they receive their rightful share of the settlement and potentially benefit from additional protections.
For more details, visit the official settlement site or contact the Claims Administrator at 877-540-1859.
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