June 28, 2017
BMW of North America LLC reiterated its support Wednesday in New York federal court for a deal that would end two lawsuits over an alleged sunroof design defect that damaged electrical components in certain vehicles' trunks, saying a mere .003 percent of the settlement class has objected to the deal.
May 16, 2017
Lawyers representing a proposed class of BMW drivers asked a New York federal judge Monday to approve $1.8 million in attorneys' fees and expenses after they resolved two lawsuits over an alleged sunroof design defect that damaged electrical components in certain vehicles' trunks.
August 19, 2016
A California federal judge on Thursday axed almost all claims in a proposed class action by BMW drivers over defective trunks that leak and damage electrical components, saying the parts either do not exist in the trunks, or the damage caused is not sufficient to be a hazard.
May 09, 2016
A proposed class of BMW drivers on Friday fought to keep pursuing allegations that a design defect can lead to electrical damage through leaky trunks, arguing a "plain reading" of the allegations shows the suit has standing and none of the claims should be dismissed.
March 15, 2016
A California federal judge on Monday handed back a proposed class of BMW drivers a dismissed claim that the automaker breached an implied warranty with an alleged design defect that can lead to electrical damage through leaky trunks, saying a recent Ninth Circuit decision made clear the claim should stand.
February 01, 2016
BMW urged a California federal court Monday to refuse an extension of discovery sought by a proposed class of drivers who say a design defect can lead to electrical damage through leaky trunks, arguing the group based its request only on unsupported claims of BMW's intentional delays.
November 23, 2015
BMW of North America LLC is obstructing discovery in a suit alleging a defect that can cause trunk leaks and electrical problems, a proposed class of drivers told a California federal judge Friday, asking that BMW be forced to hand over "basic" design and manufacturing documents.
January 07, 2015
A California federal judge said Tuesday that class allegations and state consumer protection claims against BMW of North America LLC can stand in a suit accusing the automaker of concealing design defects in its X5, X3 and 5 Series vehicles that allegedly cause trunk leaks and electrical problems.
June 20, 2014
A California federal judge on Thursday tossed a putative class action accusing BMW of North America LLC of concealing design defects in its X5, X3 and 5 series vehicles that allegedly cause trunk leaks and electrical problems, saying the class must amend its negligence, warranty and state law claims to keep the suit in play.
May 20, 2013
BMW of North America LLC was hit with a putative class action in California federal court Friday asserting that it concealed design defects in its X5, X3 and 5 series vehicles that allegedly cause trunk leaks and make electrical components highly susceptible to water damage, creating safety risks.