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FCA, Bosch to Pay Lawyers $66 Million in Diesel Scandal

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to pay a combined $66 million to lawyers representing owners of high-polluting FCA diesels.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to pay a combined $66 million to lawyers representing owners of high-polluting FCA diesels.

The fees are in addition to $307.5 million the companies agreed to distribute to 104,000 eligible customers in compensation for the illegal emission control software installed in their vehicles.

The deal is described In documents filed late yesterday with the U.S. District court in San Francisco. Judge Edward Chen has set a May 3 hearing date to rule on a motion to approve the plan.

FCA is expected to pay 90% of the settlement and legal fees, with Bosch paying the balance, according to Reuters. The news service says FCA also is paying $311 million in civil penalties and issuing extended warranties to affected owners that are worth $105 million.

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