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Thank you for retaining Kreindler & Kreindler LLP to represent you in this important matter.  We will be filing claims against Volkswagen Group of America, et al for the damages you sustained as a result of the fraud Volkswagen perpetrated against you with respect to your Volkswagen or Audi “clean diesel” TDI vehicle. 

Case Background:

In 2009, Volkswagen intentionally installed sophisticated software into their “clean diesel” vehicles which was designed solely to cheat state and federal emissions testing. Upon investigation, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) discovered that the defective vehicles were emitting between 10 to 40 times the legally allowable levels of nitrogen oxide. As early as May 2014, the EPA ordered Volkswagen to correct the emissions problem. Volkswagen failed to do so and continued to manufacture, market, and sell the defective vehicles under the “clean diesel” name. Volkswagen falsely represented to you that the defective vehicles were “environmentally friendly” and offered excellent mileage and performance. Volkswagen charged you a premium price for your “clean diesel” TDI vehicle and you paid a premium for diesel fuel.
           
Volkswagen has admitted that the “clean diesel” TDI vehicle you purchased or leased does not comply with state and federal emissions standards. Your vehicle is not environmentally friendly. Even if Volkswagen is able to modify your defective vehicle so that it will comply with emissions standards, your vehicle will significantly diminish in value. It is likely that, after your vehicle is fixed, it will no longer provide you with the mileage or performance it once did. You will, almost certainly, experience difficulty reselling your vehicle at a price you would otherwise be able to get, had Volkswagen not perpetrated the fraud.
 
As we move forward in this process, we will be seeking to redress your injuries by making Volkswagen compensate you for the loss in value of your vehicle as well as paying you additional monetary damages for having lied to you about your purchase.

Where Your claim will be Filed:

We are currently filing civil actions in various state and federal courts around the country. We decide where to file based on which states have the most favorable consumer protection laws for an individual claim. We have already filed federal actions in the District Court of New Jersey and the District Court of Massachusetts. In the next few weeks, we will be filing complaints in the district courts of California and the state courts of New Jersey. On October 20, 2015, we attended a status conference regarding the cases filed in the District Court of New Jersey. 
          
In regards to the nationwide federal class action lawsuit, a single federal judge will eventually be chosen to consolidate all of the federal cases into one forum where the action will proceed. On December 3, 2015, we will attend oral arguments in New Orleans to address where the nationwide class action lawsuit should be consolidated. We support keeping the lawsuit in the federal court of New Jersey because New Jersey has some of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. Not only do New Jersey courts allow consumers to recover restitution for their financial losses, but they also allow consumers to collect triple damages in cases like this where a company has intentionally defrauded and mislead consumers. Regardless of where the case is consolidated, based on our reputation, experience and legal ability, we expect to have a significant role among the small team of lawyers who will prosecute the federal cases.  And, regardless of where the case ends up, we will fight for the best damages law for each of our clients.

DOCUMENTS WE NEED:

We ask that you send us a few documents to assist us in representing you :

1)      If you have not already done so, please print, complete, email or mail the VW Questionnaire back to us.

2)      Please also scan and e-mail the following documents:

If you purchased your vehicle:
 
1. Buyer’s Order or Bill of Sale
 
2. Title
 
3. Registration
 
If you leased your vehicle:
 
1. Lease Agreement
 
2. Copy of the Title Certificate, Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO) or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin
 
3. Vehicle Registration
 
 
3)  Please save all other past and future documents which relate to your VW/Audi TDI vehicle until the completion of the litigation.

Additionally, Volkswagen has recently announced a Goodwill Package. Since making their Goodwill website live, Volkswagen, has updated it to include the phrasing:

“Affected customers eligible for the Goodwill Package are not required to waive their rights or release their claims against Volkswagen Group of America in order to receive the Package.”

Since no release of claims is associated with this Goodwill Package, we believe there is no reason why eligible owners should not take advantage of the offer.
           
However, we urge you to pay careful attention to any documents you are asked to sign. If for any reason it appears to you that Volkswagen or the dealership are trying to get you to release your claims, waive your right to participate in a class action or agree to arbitration, contact us immediately.

If you have questions about your claim, please contact attorney Daniel O. Rose or attorney Ilana S. Wolk in our New York City office.

We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate our expertise and commitment to protecting your interests.