MEDIA, Pa., Dec. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shepherd, Finkelman, Miller & Shah, LLP (http://www.sfmslaw.com), announces that the Superior Court for the State of California, Santa Clara County has certified a Class of all current and former owners and lessees of model year 2005 and 2006 Land Rover LR3s ("Vehicle(s)") purchased or leased in the State of California prior to the expiration of the Vehicle's limited warranty.
The class action concerns allegations that Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, sold the Vehicles with a defect in the alignment geometry. The Court authorized and directed that this press release be issued, but has not expressed an opinion about the eventual outcome of this action. A copy of the full Class Notice can be obtained by visiting www.sfmslaw.com or by calling our offices, toll free, at either 877/891-9880 or 866/540-5505. In addition, if you have any questions about whether you are a Class member or regarding this case, please do not hesitate to email or telephone James C. Shah (jshah@sfmslaw.com; 877/891-9880) or James E. Miller (jmiller@sfmslaw.com; 866/540-5505).
What Are My Options If I Am A Class Member?
1. Remain A Member Of The Class: If you would like to remain a member of the Class, you do not need to do anything at this time. If you remain a member of the Class, you may be entitled to relief obtained from this litigation. You will also be bound by any judgment, whether favorable or not, entered in this matter. If you choose to remain a member of the Class, you may enter an appearance through counsel, although it is not necessary to do so.
2. Request Exclusion From The Class: If you request exclusion from the Class, you will not be entitled to any relief obtained from this litigation. You will not be bound by any judgment, whether favorable or not, entered in this matter and may elect to pursue, at your own cost, any claims that you may have against Defendant. In order to exclude yourself from the Class, you must request exclusion as detailed below. If you do nothing, you will remain a member of the Class.
3. Process For Requesting Exclusion: If you would like to request exclusion from the Class, you must send a written request to Plaintiff's counsel. The written request must include (1) your name; (2) your address; (3) confirmation that you understand that, by excluding yourself from the Class, you will not be entitled to any relief obtained from this litigation; and (4) your signature. If you currently own a Vehicle, please write your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (which is located on a placard on the bottom of the driver's side corner of the windshield) and the case name, Colon v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, Inc., in your request. To be valid, the request for exclusion must be postmarked on or before February 11, 2013, and be addressed to In re Jaguar Land Rover North America, Inc. Litigation, c/o Strategic Claims Services, P.O. Box 230, Media, PA 19063.
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact Plaintiff's counsel, James C. Shah, Shepherd Finkelman Miller & Shah, LLP, 35 E. State Street, Media, PA, 19063; telephone: (877) 891-9880; email: jshah@sfmslaw.com; or James E. Miller, Shepherd Finkelman Miller & Shah, LLP, 65 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412; telephone: (866) 540-5505; email: jmiller@sfmslaw.com.