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Case ID: 3630 | Automotive | 08/24/2004
The class has been certified in an action filed against General Motors Corporation on behalf of all persons who purchased a new Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Buick, or Pontiac vehicle at retail in Pennsylvania from a franchised GM dealer between 1988 and 1999. The action alleges that GM added 1% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price to the invoice of each new vehicle it sold to its dealers, in violation of the Pennsylvania Board of Vehicles Act (PBVA). The lawsuit seeks a return of the illicit charge to vehicle purchasers.
The action alleges that the 1% charge was levied on Pennsylvania dealerships by GM in order to increase its advertising budget. GM dealers allegedly passed the charge on to retail purchasers. The class is specifically composed of persons who purchased a vehicle that a Pennsylvania GM dealership purchased on or before March 31, 1999, but after: • September 1, 1998, for Chevrolets The 1% charge came about through GM's "Marketing Initiative" programs. The PBVA prohibits manufacturers from requiring new vehicle dealers to participate monetarily in advertising campaigns. The class includes persons who still have their vehicle, as well as those who no longer on the vehicle in question. Persons eligible to take part in the action may visit the settlement website for more information, or contact the attorneys for the class. If you choose not to take any action of your own, you will be represented by class counsel at no cost to you. Alternatively, you may hire your own attorney, but you will be required to pay that attorney. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Automotive Cases of Interest Value added taxes can increase the cost of goods and services considerably. The parties have reached a tentative settlement apparently valued at $300,000 in a class action against car rental booking agency Auto Europe, LLC on behalf of all persons who rented cars for use in Europe either directly from the company or through a travel agent, during the period July 1, 1998, through June 30, 2001. To participate in the settlement, claimants must submit a proof of claim form on or before January 13, 2004. A class action has been filed against Aetna Health, Inc., a subsidiary of healthcare giant Aetna, Inc., on behalf of Pennsylvania residents (1) who, between September 26, 1999, and the date of the final judgment in the action, were injured in a motor vehicle accident while insured under an Aetna heathcare plan; and (2) whose tort recovery from the accident was subject to a lien asserted by Aetna. The action seeks compensatory and statutory damages for monies collected via the liens as well as injunctive and declaratory relief.
Several class actions have been filed against auto manufacturer DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:DCX) and certain of its officers and directors by foreign stockholders who purchased the securities of DaimlerChrysler AG between November 17, 1998, and November 17, 2000, including those former foreign shareholders of Chrysler Corporation who surrendered their Chrysler shares in connection with the merger of Chrysler and Daimler-Benz on November 17, 1998. The actions claim that the defendants violated federal securities laws by misrepresenting the nature of the merger as a ‘merger of equals’ to avoid paying an acquisition premium to Chrysler shareholders. The class has been certified in an action filed against State Farm Automobile Insurance Company on behalf of Nebraskans who were hurt in auto accidents, and who allege that the company overcharged them for managed care medical coverage under the guise of traditional indemnity medical coverage. The action alleges that State Farm overcharged consumers 15% to 20% for their coverage, in violation of Nebraska's Consumer Protection Act and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Millions of consumers have been defrauded into paying thousands extra for a so-called pre-owned Ford over the past four years when the car may have gone through the same certification as any other used car. A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against General Motors Corporation. The case involves product liability claims and was originally filed in state court in Bergen County New jersey but has not been removed to the federal court system at the request of the defendants. No additional information about the substance of the allegations is available at this time. Classactionamerica.com will monitor this case and provide additional details as soon as they become available. |
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