Joshua Borkman v. BMW of North America, LLC

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:16-cv-02225

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Fernando M. Olguin

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  1. August 28, 2017

    BMW Can't Escape Leaky Mini Cooper Engine Suit

    A California federal judge refused Monday to toss a putative class action alleging BMW hid an engine defect in its popular Mini Cooper cars, finding that the drivers' third amended complaint plausibly claimed that BMW knew of the alleged defect as early as 2011.

  2. January 17, 2017

    Drivers Fight BMW Dismissal Bid In Leaky Engine Suit

    A proposed class of drivers accusing BMW of hiding an engine defect in its popular Mini Cooper cars asked a California federal judge Monday to keep the suit alive, saying the amended filing took the court's advice "to heart" and presented a much tighter case.

  3. December 06, 2016

    BMW Says Mini Cooper Leaky Engine Claims Still Fail

    After multiple attempts at amendment, the consumer leading a proposed class action in California accusing BMW of hiding an engine defect in its popular Mini Cooper cars still fails to support her theory with any concrete evidence, and her claims should be dismissed permanently, the automaker said Monday.

  4. April 01, 2016

    Driver Sues Over Leaky BMW Mini Cooper Engines

    BMW's popular Mini Cooper cars have engines that are sealed with crack-prone material, according to a California driver who Thursday launched a proposed class action against the automaker, claiming the defective sealant leads to excessive engine leakage and engine damage.