Wed: Jalopnik hosts Elizabeth Cabraser TDI Q&A...

http://jalopnik.com/got-diesel-volkswagen-settlement-questions-ask-the-lea-1793486723

Tomorrow (Wednesday 3/22) David Tracy from Jalopnik will host lead attorney Elizabeth Cabraser of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, to answer TDI settlement related questions.

It might be a good forum for those of you with outstanding grievances to get a soapbox.

Check link for detail; I presume 11AM is eastern time, though questions can be emailed in advance.

Thanks. I sent in my question.

Hello David.
My question is more of a general vague question, but with a complaint attached. How is VW able to skirt these rules set forth by the class action lawsuit to NO reparation?

For instance, court documents state that owners are to be paid within 3 banking days (in addition to outstanding loans), yet here I am, calendar day 47 (as of Tuesday 3/21), and my loan with my bank is still outstanding and generating interest that I have to pay essentially.
Not to mention, I emailed this class counsel to no assistance other than being told to "just wait" it out.

So again, coming back to my question, how is VW able to screw owners like me over without paying off our loans without no penalty from the courts?
Thanks,

A settlement exists; Ms. Cabraser is getting her share of whatever cut was specified for the ambulance chasers. Beyond that, I cannot imagine her motivation to pursue additional compensation because there have been some delays in buyback.
A lot of people don't seem to understand that the time frames specified in the settlement aren't set in stone. Deviations will always be judged by a standard that the court considers reasonable, which is as it should be.*

*NB: Please note that I specify "-what the court considers reasonable-", not something based on any individual's opinion or sense of having been wronged.

Rico567 said:

A settlement exists; Ms. Cabraser is getting her share of whatever cut was specified for the ambulance chasers. Beyond that, I cannot imagine her motivation to pursue additional compensation because there have been some delays in buyback.
A lot of people don't seem to understand that the time frames specified in the settlement aren't set in stone. Deviations will always be judged by a standard that the court considers reasonable, which is as it should be.*

*NB: Please note that I specify "-what the court consiers reasonable-", not something based on any individual's opinion or sense of having been wronged.

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I didnt ask for additional compensation in that email. But regardless, 3 banking days vs 47 days is a large difference and i definitely don't feel 47 days is reasonable in any means.

I wonder if they'll ask her any hard questions, or if this is more of a "photo op."

Emailed my question!

"I really need to know what the legally agreed upon definition of "operable" is for the 2.0 liter settlement. What degree of accidental damage is acceptable? Is road legality in the state you are in required for buyback? If so, how is VW buyback specialist determining that if the car is not currently registered (as it isn't required to be in the initial settlement) ? "

Now, where is the link to actually view the Q and A? I don't see it in the article?

I don't think it would be right to copy and paste a bunch of questions and answers from Jalopnik's Q&A to here, but I've read through the questions and these are my takeaways. You can read through the full Q&A in the "reader comments" section at the link I posted in the top post.

The class counsel is aware of processing delays. Contact info@vwclasscounsel.com or (800) 948-2181. You can also visit the Court’s website: http://www.cand.uscourts.gov/crb/vwmdl for assistance. Cabrasser is satisfied that VW has increased staff as requested and that the process is going much smoother now than at the start (not dismissing those of you with problems!!!). She feels VW is not purposely obstructing the buyback process and cites cost for extra staffing and court pressure as reasons to complete this as early as possible.

Cabrasser believes that an insurance company acting "in good faith" should recognize your buyback offer when valuing your claim for a wrecked TDI.

She agrees that if you refuse to participate in the modification, you will be able to drive your car (presumably legally registered) forever. Well, for 20 years anyway.

If you want to sell your car back at the end of 2018, she recommends registering now, then scheduling your buyback appointment at a later date.

As for stripping, she tries to separate intentional vs. normal wear and tear. She cites the change in language for the 3.0 settlement. I don't see her addressing specifics such as radios and wheels missing from 2.0 causing the car to be refused.

The 85% target is a floor. They buybacks will continue even if VW hits 85%.

If a fix is never approved for your car, you'll have the option for buyback, or to leave the class and pursue your own legal claim against VW. No timelines were given.

If a fix is approved that harms mileage or performance outside of an acceptable range, additional compensation or a buyback option (for 3.0s) may be on the table.

Canadians in the US and Americans in Canada, and/or some combination of cross-board vehicles, are being discussed. Contact class counsel if you have a specific case.

JoshMcMadMac said:

http://jalopnik.com/ask-the-lead-dieselgate-plaintiffs-lawyer-anything-abou-1793506282

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Good info in this link. Finally some direct legal counsel on when to file: file now, then select the appointment date for buyback of your choosing. So I filed yesterday, very easy.