Original Message:
RCI Weeks Class Action Settlement Decision Required by Nov. 20, 2009 (by Alisa S.):
RCI recently distributed a postcard regarding the class action settlement for the RCI Weeks timeshare program. The text from that postcard is provided below.
You May be a Member of a Class Action Settlement Regarding RCI Weeks Timeshare Program and Entitled to Benefits
A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit that claims that RCI, LLC unlawfully rented or otherwise disposed of timeshare inventory deposited by members of the RCI Weeks Exchange Program. RCI denies and wrongdoing.
The Settlement affects anyone who was a member of the RCI Weeks Exchange Program at any time from January 1, 2000 through August 31, 2009. If the Settlement is approved, Settlement Class Members who submit Claim Forums may receive monetary, travel-related or program benefits. Claim Forms must be submitted to the Settlement Administrator by November 20, 2009. If you previously submitted a Claim Form, you do not need to submit a new Claim Form.
* If you wish to exclude yourself from the lawsuit and keep your right to sue RCI on your own, you must send a written request for exclusion to Davide Herman, P.C., P.O. Box 111, Morristown, NH 07963-0111 by November 20, 2009. If you do not exclude yourself , you will be bound by the Court's ruling in the case.
* If you do not exclude yourself , you can enter an appearance in Court through your own attorney at your own cost. You may also object to or comment on the Settlement. Objections and/or notices of appearance must be filed with the Clerk of the Court by November 20, 2009 and mailed to Class Counsel and counsel for the Defendant.
The Court will determine whether to approve the Settlement at a Fairness Hearing on November 30, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the United States District Court, 402 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608.
For Detailed Information and a Claim Form Visit: http://www.weeksprogramsettlement.com, call 1-866-7835876, or Write: Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 1966, Faribault, MN 55021-6162. Questions may also be directed to Class Counsel by email at rcisettlement@njlawyer.com