Wanted: Forum member attorney! BMW class actions suit
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Well to all the people with e60s that dont have creeks and rattles thats great but saying that this forum does not represent 5 series owners is not correct in my book, this forum and its members hail from all parts of the globe and age ranges so i think it is a good representation. As for a class action suit i am not into sueing our beloved car manufacturer either, and i think he like most of use with those radiculas noises are just tired of them we have settled for alot of this with this model of BMW and we just want someone (BMW)to correct the obvious problem. So if not a lawsuit then a letter writeing or phone calling campain but something to get our point across to the brass at BMW i think this is what 545smg wants as all of us do
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Originally Posted by Evenflow545' post='206745' date='Dec 3 2005, 05:37 PM
"perhaps a frivilous suit like this . . . . "
I rest my case, Your Honor.
I rest my case, Your Honor.
"Apple Faces Class Action Suits on IPod Battery:
Apple Computer Inc. faces five class action suits filed in December claiming it misrepresented the battery life of its iPod digital music player, the company said on Tuesday in a regulatory filing. The Cupertino, California maker of the Macintosh computer has been buoyed in recent quarters by robust sales of the iPod. But users have complained the iPod battery wears out too quickly."
The above excerpt is found here. This site looks like a pretty good place for one to start his/her class-action suit education.
Attorney Not.
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OK, ok. I'll take the case.
But, I'm billing all forum members by the hour on the door seal case. Don't worry. it'll be a special e60 rate.
Drop me a line if y'all also want to file suit on the "anti-window trap function" case; the "transmission slam" case; the "ghost trunk opening" case; the "failed steering rack" case; or the "i can't use my damn mp3 player in this car" case.
But, I'm billing all forum members by the hour on the door seal case. Don't worry. it'll be a special e60 rate.
Drop me a line if y'all also want to file suit on the "anti-window trap function" case; the "transmission slam" case; the "ghost trunk opening" case; the "failed steering rack" case; or the "i can't use my damn mp3 player in this car" case.
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Originally Posted by Evenflow545' post='206766' date='Dec 3 2005, 03:33 PM
OK, ok. I'll take the case.
But, I'm billing all forum members by the hour on the door seal case. Don't worry. it'll be a special e60 rate.
Drop me a line if y'all also want to file suit on the "anti-window trap function" case; the "transmission slam" case; the "ghost trunk opening" case; the "failed steering rack" case; or the "i can't use my damn mp3 player in this car" case.
But, I'm billing all forum members by the hour on the door seal case. Don't worry. it'll be a special e60 rate.
Drop me a line if y'all also want to file suit on the "anti-window trap function" case; the "transmission slam" case; the "ghost trunk opening" case; the "failed steering rack" case; or the "i can't use my damn mp3 player in this car" case.
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I think we all agree lawyers are not the way to address this stuff, but I do understand 545smg's point - the cars should not squeak and rattle. And for those posters saying that theirs don't rattle or squeak, then good for you and long may your cars stay noise free - but I can assure you if your car squeaked like mine does from time to time you would probably be singing a different tune!!
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Sorry guys,
This discussion needs to go under the topic Lounge.
Lomag? Are you there?
This discussion needs to go under the topic Lounge.
Lomag? Are you there?
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Originally Posted by vnod' post='206759' date='Dec 3 2005, 05:18 PM
"Apple Faces Class Action Suits on IPod Battery:
Apple Computer Inc. faces five class action suits filed in December claiming it misrepresented the battery life of its iPod digital music player, the company said on Tuesday in a regulatory filing. The Cupertino, California maker of the Macintosh computer has been buoyed in recent quarters by robust sales of the iPod. But users have complained the iPod battery wears out too quickly."
Apple Computer Inc. faces five class action suits filed in December claiming it misrepresented the battery life of its iPod digital music player, the company said on Tuesday in a regulatory filing. The Cupertino, California maker of the Macintosh computer has been buoyed in recent quarters by robust sales of the iPod. But users have complained the iPod battery wears out too quickly."
Another site I happened to have created:
http://ipodbatteryfaq.com
The battery life in the iPod was not "misrepresented", and it's no different than that of any other lithium ion battery on earth. Apple will replace it for you (and give you a new or "like new" iPod of the same model with warranty) for $59, or you can replace it yourself for under $30.
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Originally Posted by 545smg' post='206677' date='Dec 3 2005, 02:07 PM
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- I'm with you guys - lets do nothing!!
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That's about the dumbest response so far -
Who benefits from class actions suits - the people.
For one thing if it weren't for these types of suits - insurance co's would get away without paying for big ticket procedures for those with insurance.
We would still have asbestos in our schools,
The damn ford or gm truck the blew up all the time - would still be out on the market killing people.
Firestone would continuosly manufacturer defective tires that kill people -
perhaps a frivilous suit like this would be a future deterrent to producing flawed designs and remedy the situation, of a problem that will affect every e60er - and bmw is continously selling flawed e60's - even at a faster pace than ever ,
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Asbestos in schools = kids could get cancer and die
Cars that blow up = people could die
Defective tires = people could die
Squeaky door seals = ???
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We know BMW has noticed to the extent of at least this Service Bulletin. Even though it appears not to have been completely successful in solving all cases I would expect this to say BMW is "working" the issue. Don't know how that plays in the class action arena.
Copy of the SIB here:
Copy of the SIB here:
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"Apple Faces Class Action Suits on IPod Battery:
Apple Computer Inc. faces five class action suits filed in December claiming it misrepresented the battery life of its iPod digital music player, the company said on Tuesday in a regulatory filing. The Cupertino, California maker of the Macintosh computer has been buoyed in recent quarters by robust sales of the iPod. But users have complained the iPod battery wears out too quickly."
Apple Computer Inc. faces five class action suits filed in December claiming it misrepresented the battery life of its iPod digital music player, the company said on Tuesday in a regulatory filing. The Cupertino, California maker of the Macintosh computer has been buoyed in recent quarters by robust sales of the iPod. But users have complained the iPod battery wears out too quickly."
Another site I happened to have created:
http://ipodbatteryfaq.com
The battery life in the iPod was not "misrepresented", and it's no different than that of any other lithium ion battery on earth. Apple will replace it for you (and give you a new or "like new" iPod of the same model with warranty) for $59, or you can replace it yourself for under $30.
[/quote]I wondered where this topic went. Yes, the iPod battery suit may be a dumb suit. I was just providing an example of a suit similar to the one being discussed. There are many other similar examples that may not be so problematic.