KIMBERLY LANKFORD: Ask Kim How to Get In on a VW Payout

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More than 300 class-action lawsuits have been filed related to the Volkswagen emissions scandal, and the Web is filled with ads from law firms asking people to sign up. But Clarence Ditlow, executive director for the Center for Auto Safety, says that "at this point, there is no need for anyone to 'join' a class action." The lawsuits are likely to be consolidated soon, and one U.S. District Court will handle the case. A class-action settlement could be reached from six months to two years after that, says Ditlow. All who meet the definition of the class will be able to participate and file a claim (unless they opt out). Enter your VIN at www.vwdieselinfo.com to see if your car is affected and, if so, to sign up to receive a $500 gift card from Volkswagen, which should not affect your ability to participate in a lawsuit.