Dear Ed: 

Thank you for your continued interest in the Chrysler paint litigation.  Here is the case update:  The case filed in Pennsylvania was dismissed, and we are now litigating the case in Southern Illinois on behalf of vehicles owners from 1990 to 1997.  However, if discovery (or evidence) shows that more recent model year vehicles are peeling, we would amend our complaint to incl. them as well.  The case is somewhat slow going, and we don't expect any major breaks for several months, and a trial would not be for a year.  The cases against Ford and GM are still pending as well. 

People do not need to do anything to participate; however, if people have pictures of their vehicles, we would like color copies (with their name/address on the back side of the photo) .  The way it works is if the case is certified, we will act as attorneys for all vehicle owners unless they"opt out" and decide to pursue the case on their own and not participate in our recovery (if any).   

 If the case is certified as a class action people who have a vehicle defined by the class will be notified by newspaper publications.  Anyone desiring to sell their vehicle or have it painted should take documentary photos.   People are also free to check our website periodically , as we will post any big developments on there as well.  www.freedweiss.com  Again, people may send photos to our office, but we are trying not to get bogged down responding to individual questions.

Paul M. Weiss
FREED & WEISS LLC