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AFZAL v. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC et al

  1. June 01, 2020

    BMW Drivers Not Typical Of Class In Engine Defect Suit

    A New Jersey federal judge has rejected a bid from two BMW drivers to certify classes in their suit against BMW of North America LLC alleging the company sold cars with defective engines, saying the experiences of the two named plaintiffs are not typical of one class they seek to represent.

  2. November 07, 2019

    BMW Loses Bid To Sanction Consumer For Altering Vehicle

    A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday knocked down BMW's sanctions bid over a consumer's alterations to his M3 vehicle, challenging the relevance of the changes' effects on the consumer's proposed class action claiming a defect in the cars could lead to catastrophic engine failure.

  3. January 25, 2019

    Buchanan Ingersoll Blasts 'Blitzkrieg Lawyering' In BMW Suit

    Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC on Friday slammed opposing attorneys in engine defect litigation against BMW of North America LLC  for "blitzkrieg lawyering" and said consumers must choose a lead counsel from the bunch.

  4. November 26, 2018

    BMW Blasts Discovery Extension Bid In M3 Engine Defect Suit

    BMW urged a New Jersey federal court Monday to deny a request to extend fact discovery by consumers who alleged that the automaker fraudulently concealed a defect in its M3 vehicles that can lead to catastrophic engine failure, arguing that an extension is both unnecessary and ill-timed.

  5. May 03, 2018

    Consumers Want Nationwide Data In BMW Engine Defect Suit

    A proposed class of consumers on Thursday asked a New Jersey federal judge to force BMW of North America to produce nationwide data — not just California data — on an alleged defect in certain M3 vehicles that can cause catastrophic engine failure, saying they are not asking for much.

  6. July 28, 2017

    BMW Should've Known Of Alleged Engine Defect, Judge Says

    BMW must face a proposed class action over an alleged defect that can cause catastrophic engine failure, a New Jersey federal judge said Thursday, finding that the drivers had done enough to show the German automaker should have known about the problem years ago.

  7. October 18, 2016

    BMW Faulty Engine Class Action Survives Dismissal Bid

    A New Jersey federal judge on Tuesday upheld much of a proposed class action alleging that a defect in certain M3 engines can cause catastrophic engine failure, allowing BMW of North America LLC to escape implied warranty and fraud-based claims but letting the remaining allegations stand.

  8. May 25, 2016

    BMW Can't Use New Arguments In Dismissal Bid, Court Told

    Part of BMW’s arguments in a reply supporting its bid to dismiss allegations that defective M3 engines are prone to complete failure were improperly raised and must be waived, a proposed class told a New Jersey federal court Tuesday.

  9. May 17, 2016

    BMW Tells NJ Court Engine Defect Claims Still Fail

    BMW on Monday doubled down on its attempt to escape a proposed class action claiming defective M3 engines are prone to complete failure, again telling a New Jersey federal court that the allegations are deficient and should be dismissed.

  10. May 03, 2016

    BMW Can't Escape Liability For Engine Defects, Judge Told

    BMW of North America LLC cannot plead ignorance about a defect in certain M3 engines that can cause catastrophic engine failure, a purchaser argued Monday, urging a New Jersey federal judge to reject the auto giant's bid to shake a proposed class action.

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