Yesterday I got a fair-sized letter about a class action lawsuit filed against Ducati. More information here (including model years affected and options):
http://girardgibbs.com/ducati.asp
Here's why, according to the site:
"In November 2010, Girard Gibbs LLP filed a national class action lawsuit alleging that the plastic fuel tanks on certain Ducati motorcycles are defective because they degrade and deform due to an incompatibility with the motorcycles’ fuel. The suit alleges that this defect leads to a number of unsafe conditions, including destabilizing the fuel tank on the bike’s frame, fuel leaks, and interference with steering. The class action was filed in federal court under the consumer protection statutes of the State of California."
Our options were outlined as follows:
Anyone else get a letter? Guess I'm just about it and most likely will go with the first option.
- "If you do nothing, you will remain a Settlement Class Member and receive the extended warranties. You will also give up your right to sue Ducati for fuel tank expansion issues.
- "You may also comment or object to the settlement, but you must remain a Settlement Class Member to do so. The class notice posted below includes instructions for commenting or objecting.
- "Or you may ask to be excluded from the Settlement Class. You will not receive the extended warranties but will retain your right to sue Ducati for fuel tank expansion issues. See the class notice for instructions to opt-out of the settlement."