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Myers v. BMW of North America, LLC et al

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Case Number:

3:16-cv-00412

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

William H. Orrick

Firms

Lewis Brisbois

Companies

Sectors & Industries:

Consumer Goods
- Major

February 11, 2019
BMW Agrees To Pay $692K In Counsel Fees For Faulty Locks

A proposed class of drivers alleging that the "comfort access system" in certain BMWs can cause them to lock with keys and children inside have asked a California federal judge to approve the payment of $692,000 in plaintiffs' attorneys fees as part of a pending settlement.
December 20, 2016
BMW Trims Consumer's Remote Locking Suit

A California federal judge held Monday that a consumer sufficiently alleged that she decided to purchase her BMW based on her husband's research, which didn't reveal that a remote locking feature could cause vehicles to unintentionally lock, but concluded that she didn't show that the company actively concealed the purported defect.
November 23, 2016
BMW Owner Says Spouse's Research Saves Remote Lock Suit

A BMW owner urged a California federal judge to keep alive her class allegations that a remote locking feature can cause cars to unintentionally lock, saying Wednesday that according to her husband's research, the company did not properly disclose details about the feature.
September 21, 2016
BMW Beats Remote Locking Defect Class Action, For Now

A California federal judge tossed BMW owners' proposed class action alleging a remote locking feature can cause cars to lock unintentionally, but said at a hearing Wednesday that the motorists can try again and laid out recommendations for amending the complaint.
September 01, 2016
BMW Says Remote Locking Complaint Is Defective

BMW of North America LLC continued its fight to escape a proposed class action in California federal court over a hands-free and remote locking feature that allegedly can also cause cars to lock unintentionally, arguing Thursday that a consumer's claims are defective and amendment would be futile.
August 19, 2016
BMW Can't Close Door On Locking Suit, Consumer Says

BMW of North America LLC can’t shake a proposed class action over an allegedly defective feature that is supposed to allow for hands-free and remote locking and unlocking of its cars but can also cause them to lock unintentionally, a consumer said Thursday, arguing that she adequately alleges a defect and shows the company concealed it.
August 05, 2016
BMW AG Exits Suit Over Alleged Remote Locking Defect

A consumer on Friday agreed to drop California federal court claims against BMW AG over a feature that allows for hands-free and remote locking and unlocking of car doors, causing vehicles to "spontaneously lock" while keys and even drivers' children are inside the car.
January 25, 2016
BMW Drivers Say Remote Locking Can Trap Keys, Kids In Car

BMW of North America LLC over the weekend was smacked with a proposed class action in California federal court claiming its feature of hands-free and remote locking and unlocking of car doors is defective, causing vehicles to "spontaneously lock" while keys and sometimes drivers' children are inside the car.