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California Judge Approves Ford Explorer Settlement

West News • April 17, 2008
A California judge on Tuesday approved the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that will compensate about 800,000 Ford Explorer owners whose vehicles lost value because of a perceived rollover ...

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Subject: RE: Settlement

Posted On: April 17, 2008, 1:19 pm CDT
Posted By: Dreadq
Comment:
"Diminution in value" is only a viable argument when you actually sell the vehicle and there is objective evidence to support it. Unlike a vehicle that is severely damaged and extensively repaired, the "theory" that the Explorer is worth less because of the rollover propensity would have to be supported. It sounds like the settlement didn't cost much bottomline. I wonder how the dirtbags who took the case will squeeze money out for their fee? Maybe they'll get multiple coupons for a discount on their next Ford. Poetic justice.
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RE: Disgusting! johnny
Apr 18, 2008, 4:00 pm
RE: Attorneys? Chip from MA
Apr 17, 2008, 7:09 pm
Attorneys? R
Apr 17, 2008, 6:05 pm
RE: RE: Settlement lastbat
Apr 17, 2008, 4:29 pm
These vehicles are very safe.... Gill Fin
Apr 17, 2008, 1:47 pm
RE: RE: Settlement H. Greenberg
Apr 17, 2008, 1:37 pm
RE: Settlement Dreadq
Apr 17, 2008, 1:19 pm
RE: Settlement Compman
Apr 17, 2008, 1:18 pm
Disgusting! matt
Apr 17, 2008, 1:17 pm
Settlement JI
Apr 17, 2008, 1:08 pm
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