CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.

i think akai should let people have the pad kit at cost for anyone owning an MPC1000. - as this is not and upgrade it's a fix for a bad design.

$180 is a rip - i've now had to order mine from the US as there is no support in the UK (just empty promises). this means i'll have to pay import tax and handling charges on top of the high price akai charge for the so called upgrade.

i've signed the petition and wish you luck with the class action
i think you will find everyone on the forum is behind you.

cheers

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somebody has to do something...



we have to stay positive and keep plugging away...



as far as typos and grammar errors go, what the f**k does it matter?!



the best thing to do is to focus on whats really important...

sending enough emails to the law firm to get a response. so we can get whats rightfully ours.



this isnt spellcheck 101 folks.



this is more like 'fight for whats right 101'



to all those who sent emails to the law firm. thank you for understanding the REAL MEANING OF THIS POST!



POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

Petition signed.
As you already pointed out. There is not much to lose.

I just got my MPC this year... it is black, but has the old pads... the only thing is I doubt they will give me the new pad replacement...

I signed the petition... I sure hope there is something that comes out of it.

What is the Warranty on these things... 90 days... and then sayanora MPC?

^^^ The warranty is one year from the date of purchase.

.....471 signatures after almost a week from petition starts...
and you got more than 30 000 hits about dead pad fix ?

guys, just don't ever complain

make your move, sign that thing, not a big effort, and then you got your rights to complain


i can't believe such a fuss about it for almost 2...3 years ....

thousends mpc1k sold out..... and only 471 customers signed....


shame.

that guy that made the locked thread below about the hurt finger is actually pretty smart

mcdonalds spilling coffee lawsuit?

distortedtekno wrote:^^^ The warranty is one year from the date of purchase.

thanks for letting me know that... I am going to call Akai/Numark today to see if they will give me the pad upgrade, or get it on a discount... if not...

im behind u guys all the way..akai seriously needs to change there buisness practice...we deserve these pads to be fixed for free there os is another complaint what a piece of shit..

I have never owned a 1000, but here is my advice.

Get an accurate (or close to) head count of all mpc-1000 owners on this forum. Also, if you know other friends or musicians who you them, get them to sign on. Get there proper contact information. This is very important as there is no point in having a list of people you can’t contact. Spread the word in other forums as well. This will need to be an organized effort, with someone in charge. This will keep everything controlled. This will also help with a class action lawsuit.

The goal would be to present a case with a high, documented head count. It’s harder when 5 groups go to 5 lawyers. It would be better for 1 group to go to 1 lawyer. This means less work for the lawyer to do, and a much stronger case.


Find out important numbers. How many mpc1000's were sold before the "pad fix"? What was the average length of trouble-free operation before the "faulty pad" issue presented itself? Average out of pocket cost to 1000 owners who tried to resolve this issue on their own? Phone calls? Emails? Returns? Repair cost? The list goes on. The point is, in a case like this, the most important thing would be numbers, as it would play a role in the final payout at the end.

The person in charge of this situation should create a questionnaire for all parties involved. All this information should be presented to your legal representation.

The person involved should be the spokesman for everyone involved. The liaison between the people (mpc-1000 owners) and the legal representation. There is no sense in having everyone speak at once, as this can ruin the case. Make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to the desired end result. Do you want money? Do you want the pad fix for free? Both? You can’t get greedy. Understand that if it a cash reward, the remainder of the reward (after fees, or any other cost that come first are paid) will be divided by the amount of people involved in the lawsuit. I have seen someone receive a check for .37 at the end of the deal.

There are other topics to touch light on, but these are the ones that come to mind.


Hit the pm with any questions.

100% agree

retro wrote:I have never owned a 1000, but here is my advice.

Get an accurate (or close to) head count of all mpc-1000 owners on this forum. Also, if you know other friends or musicians who you them, get them to sign on. Get there proper contact information. This is very important as there is no point in having a list of people you can’t contact. Spread the word in other forums as well. This will need to be an organized effort, with someone in charge. This will keep everything controlled. This will also help with a class action lawsuit.

The goal would be to present a case with a high, documented head count. It’s harder when 5 groups go to 5 lawyers. It would be better for 1 group to go to 1 lawyer. This means less work for the lawyer to do, and a much stronger case.


Find out important numbers. How many mpc1000's were sold before the "pad fix"? What was the average length of trouble-free operation before the "faulty pad" issue presented itself? Average out of pocket cost to 1000 owners who tried to resolve this issue on their own? Phone calls? Emails? Returns? Repair cost? The list goes on. The point is, in a case like this, the most important thing would be numbers, as it would play a role in the final payout at the end.

The person in charge of this situation should create a questionnaire for all parties involved. All this information should be presented to your legal representation.

The person involved should be the spokesman for everyone involved. The liaison between the people (mpc-1000 owners) and the legal representation. There is no sense in having everyone speak at once, as this can ruin the case. Make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to the desired end result. Do you want money? Do you want the pad fix for free? Both? You can’t get greedy. Understand that if it a cash reward, the remainder of the reward (after fees, or any other cost that come first are paid) will be divided by the amount of people involved in the lawsuit. I have seen someone receive a check for .37 at the end of the deal.

There are other topics to touch light on, but these are the ones that come to mind.


Hit the pm with any questions.

Thank you!!!

No Problem. Who is gonna be the one in charge?

Thank you for contacting Schneider & Wallace regarding a possible claim. We must decline to represent you in that claim. This is not to say that you do not have a valid claim. We have made our decision based on numerous factors including our current caseload and the complex issues which your case presents.

There are strict time limits regarding these types of claims. Failure to act on a claim within the time limit will cause you to lose any rights and remedies you may have. We have not investigated the facts in your case in enough depth to be able to advise you as to the beginning of the time limit.

Therefore we urge you to act quickly to preserve your legal rights. You should immediately contact another lawyer for representation.

I am sorry we are unable to assist you in your potential lawsuit. Please do not hesitate to call us if there are any other legal issues with which we may assist you.

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tresperros wrote:.....471 signatures after almost a week from petition starts...
and you got more than 30 000 hits about dead pad fix ?

guys, just don't ever complain

make your move, sign that thing, not a big effort, and then you got your rights to complain


i can't believe such a fuss about it for almost 2...3 years ....

thousends mpc1k sold out..... and only 471 customers signed....


shame.

That's what I'm saying... Sign the damn petition!