CClaimWatch
Plaintiff counsel in 6 cases

MATTHEW D. SCHELKOPF

SAUDER SCHELKOPF LLC

Address of record
PENNSYLVANIA, 1109 LANCASTER AVENUE, BERWYN, PA 19312, 610-200-0580
Email
mds@sstriallawyers.com
Phone
(610) 200-0580
Fax
Fax 610-421-1326

Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.

6
Cases tracked
3 active · 3 settled
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Plaintiff-side recovery
Disclosed settlement funds
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Defense-side exposure
Resolved in settlements
0
Cases with values
of 6 tracked

Case history

Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.

Plaintiff counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Volkswagen Consumer Class Action

A proposed class action against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., apparently concerning a contract dispute. The nature of suit is listed as 'Contract: Other,' which may involve vehicle purchases, warranties, or other consumer agreements. These are allegations in a newly filed case and have not been proven.

Filed
February 28, 2025
Represents
JESSICA BRIGGS, CHRISTOPHER GASTALL, SHANNON MILLER, DUSTIN OLSON
Plaintiff counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Volkswagen Group of America Class Action

This proposed class action was filed against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The available docket text does not specify the underlying allegations, but the case is categorized as a contract dispute and has been consolidated with other related actions involving the same defendant. The complaint apparently asserts contract-related claims on behalf of a putative class.

Filed
January 30, 2025
Represents
SCOTT WORTHINGTON
Plaintiff counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Volkswagen Consumer Fraud Class Action

A proposed class action against Volkswagen Group of America, apparently concerning fraud claims. The docket reflects multiple individual plaintiffs and procedural activity including the voluntary dismissal of one plaintiff's claims without prejudice. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.

Filed
December 16, 2024
Represents
SCOTT WORTHINGTON
Plaintiff counselSettled — claims closed

BMW Shark Fin Antenna Sealing Defect Settlement

BMW manufactured certain 2019-2020 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles with a shark-fin antenna that had sealing defects. The settlement requires BMW to reimburse owners and lessees for past repair costs related to this defect and extend the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the sealing defect.

Claim deadline
August 27, 2026
Represents
TIM CRAFT
Plaintiff counselSettled — claims closed

Subaru Battery Drain Settlement

Subaru vehicles (model years 2015–2020 Outback, Forester, Legacy, WRX, and 2019–2020 Ascent) allegedly suffered from a design defect causing battery drain. The lawsuit claims Subaru violated consumer statutes and breached warranties. Subaru denies the claims and maintains the vehicles were properly designed and warranted.

Claim deadline
May 8, 2023
Represents
AMY BURD, TAMARA O'SHAUGHNESSY, DAVID DAVIS, ANTHONY FRANKE, GLEN MCCARTNEY, MATTHEW MILLER, COLIN GEORGE, MARY BECK, DAVID HANSEL, HOWARD BULGATZ, WALTER GILL, ROGER BALADI, STEVEN STONE, SHIRLEY ALBRIGHT, ALLEN KELLY, SHARON SANDERS, JEFFREY MARON
Plaintiff counselSettled — claims closed

Hyundai/Kia Engine Fires Class Action Settlement

Hyundai and Kia vehicles allegedly had defective engines that were prone to fires and failure. The manufacturers have agreed to settle claims related to these engine defects through this class action settlement.

Claim deadline
Represents
Kesha Franklin Marbury, Christina Roos, James H Palmer, John H. Caron, Ashley Gagas, James J Martino

“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.