In a class action regarding alleged defects in MINI Cooper vehicles, the court grants final approval of a settlement between BMW and a nationwide class of vehicle owners. The court also grants in part the plaintiffs' motion for attorneys' fees and expenses. The case involves claims about a latent defect in the timing chain tensioner of certain MINI Cooper models, leading to premature failure.
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