Norcold class action suite

We got one as well.

Dale

ct78barnes wrote:
Did any others get a post card for this suite and fill it out. Mine was on the list and I had to go on line to send in the form. Is this for real or not.

We got one. I followed the link and spent some time reading the pleadings. It certainly looks legit. The settlement calls for a $36 million fund to be distributed in installments to eligible claimants, less administrative expenses and attorneys fees. The actual amount distributed will depend on those fees and expenses, as well as the number of claimants. (Like most such class actions, the attorney's fees can be substantial, but are limited by the express terms of the agreement.) The share each claimant gets is determined by the type of unit and its replacement/repair cost. Also, the settlement provides for a three-year extended/add-on warranty to cover parts and labor for any claimant whose unit fails due to a leak during that period. Each of the claimants will also receive a warning notice that reads as follows:

WARNING:
Norcold has recalled all Model 1200 series refrigerators manufactured prior to October 6, 2010. The purpose of the recall is to remedy a safety related defect by installing a High Temperature Sensor (HTS). Therefore, if you own such a refrigerator and have not had the HTS installed, you should turn off your refrigerator immediately and call the Norcold Recall Department at (800) 767.9101 to make arrangements to have the HTS installed at no charge to you.
If the HTS has been installed and it trips (red light continuously lit), the Refrigerator must always be brought in and checked by a trained technician. It is imperative that you never bypass the HTS.
Norcold had previously recalled 6 cubic foot and 8 cubic foot refrigerators with serial numbers1038000 to 1099000. If you own one of these refrigerators and you have not had the original cooling unit replaced you should immediately turn off your refrigerator and contact the Norcold Recall Department at 800.767.9101 to make arrangements to have your original cooling unit replaced
at no cost to you.
It is essential that if you are experiencing cooling performance issues with your Refrigerator you immediately take it to a dealer and have it checked by a trained Technician.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN FIRE, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

I haven't signed up yet (I'm still working my way through the pleadings), but I'm pretty sure I will.

Skip

The suit is legit but the amount you receive is still not determined. It all depends on how many people make claims. The more people that make claims, the less each will receive. Here is an answer to the question of how much you will receive. A lot depends on if you had repair costs that you are claiming or if you just have the specific type of refrigerator without any problems. Norcold settlement

AND, to add confusion, Norcold has issued recalls for their older models (as detailed above) that they fix and extend coverage on. But the suit is for newer models that have not been recalled. There have been an evolving series of these class actions to have Norcold pay up, and it gets complicated tracking the variations as to what is the most current. Add to it, several of the models have not been recalled, begging the question as to how safe/unsafe they may really be. All we know for sure is that it benefits the lawyers to round up as many people as possible.

rgatijnet1 wrote:
The more people that make claims, the less each will receive.

Does that mean, the more people who file claims will result in the lawyers getting less money? :B

Ugg. Going to see that for my uncles Norcold. In my coaches, I've UPGRADED to residential and/or dorm fridges. It's nice to have solid ice cream.

I "won" couple of such claims in the past.
Usually scheme is like that:
$36,000,000 won in the court
-32,000,000 attorney fees
= 4,000,0000 divided by 100,000 owners
= $40 for each winning plaintiff..... if you are lucky.


yes, I did get the checks.

Kayteg1 wrote:
I "won" couple of such claims in the past.
Usually scheme is like that:
$36,000,000 won in the court
-32,000,000 attorney fees
= 4,000,0000 divided by 100,000 owners
= $40 for each winning plaintiff..... if you are lucky.


yes, I did get the checks.

That's way more than I ever got in one of these things. Usually get something like a coupon for $10 off your next purchase of a Lear Jet.

gbopp wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:
The more people that make claims, the less each will receive.

Does that mean, the more people who file claims will result in the lawyers getting less money? :B

No the lawyers ALWAYS get first money. Then the lead plaintiff's, then the class.

I sure never got any thing. Didn't know any thing about it till I read this post. What do I do now ?
Thanks