Sauder Schelkopf is investigating a potential class action lawsuit against CarShield in relation to its sale of car protection/insurance plans and extended warranties. It is alleged that CarShield advertises that its plans provide “bumper to bumper” or “full vehicle” coverage, equivalent to a manufacturer’s warranty. Indeed, it publicizes that with CarShield’s plans, consumers may obtain auto repairs at no cost. However, it is alleged that when consumers file a claim for repairs under the plan, CarShield may deny coverage. It is further alleged that CarShield promises that its plans work at dealerships nationwide. However, consumers have reported that when they present their vehicles at dealerships, dealerships inform consumers that they do not accept CarShield plans. As a result, consumers are forced to pay out of pocket for auto repairs. Further, consumers have alleged that CarShield locks them into contracts, forcing them to pay monthly premiums on plans that do not provide the promised coverage.
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Sauder Schelkopf has a nationally recognized litigation practice. The firm currently serves as court-appointed lead counsel in courts across the country. The attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf have recovered over $500 million on behalf of their clients and class members. Our firm was recognized by the Legal Intelligencer’s 2022 Professional Excellence Awards. The Legal Intelligencer’s Professional Excellence Awards honor Pennsylvania law firms and attorneys who have significantly impacted the legal profession. Our firm was named in the Litigation Departments of the Year (Specialty Area category; runner-up), an award that honors the best litigation practice in a small or mid-sized firm in Pennsylvania. This recognition was based on the firm’s 2021 litigation work and its important ongoing cases. LawDragon has recognized our attorneys in its list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2022. Mr. Schelkopf was named to Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers® 2022 for Class Actions/Mass Tort Litigation. The American Lawyer named Mr. Sauder to its 2021 Northeast Trailblazers. The honor recognizes 60 lawyers who are “truly agents of change.” It “recognizes professionals in the Northeast who have moved the needle in the legal industry.” The Legal Intelligencer named Mr. Sauder and Mr. Schelkopf in its 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazers list recognizing 31 lawyers who “have taken extra measures to contribute to positive outcomes . . . and who are truly agents of change.” Our attorneys have also consistently been recognized by their peers being named to Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, a distinction held by the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The National Trial Lawyers Association has also selected our attorneys as the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania.
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If you paid for CarShield and your claim was denied, contact the attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf by filling out the form on this page.