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Federal Court Issues Approval Order in BMW Financial Class Action
BMW Financial Services has agreed to settle a class action involving its repossession practices. Bryan Kemnitzer and Nancy Barron joined with Mark Chavez of the law firm Chavez & Gertler in litigating the matter. On September 23, 2009, the Honorable Phyllis Hamilton, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San [...]
Consumer Class Action Settlement in Stephens v Bay Federal Credit Union
Automotive lender Bay Federal Credit Union agreed to settle a repossession class action settlement, which received final approval in December 2009. Stephens v Bay Federal Credit Union (San Francisco Superior Court). Distribution will occur shortly after the time for appeals has passed. The settlement received preliminary approval in July 2009 and Class Notice was mailed. [...]
Repossess My Car But Not My Kids
Repossessions are on the rise. Banks are impatient. Lenders have sold the paper downstream. Loan servicers and debt collectors have little compassion these days when payments are even slightly behind. The repo man is hungry, too. In our consumer protection law practice, we see an increasing number of people who say, “Gee, I only missed [...]
Ford Motor Credit Company Settles Class Action Concerning Repossession Notices
Ford Motor Credit Company (“FMCC”) has agreed to settle a consumer class action involving vehicle repossessions. In the case Ford Motor Credit Company v O’Neal (San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2007-00077225-CL-CL-SC), consumers alleged FMCC failed to provide post-repossession notices that comply with California law. Although it denies the allegations, FMCC will provide substantial relief [...]
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