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Germany Readies VW-Inspired Law to Allow Class-Action Lawsuits
Germany’s cabinet has approved a draft law, inspired by consumer complaints about Volkswagen diesels, that would make it easier and cheaper for consumers to join class-action lawsuits.
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Germany’s cabinet has approved a draft law, inspired by consumer complaints about Volkswagen diesels, that would make it easier and cheaper for consumers to join class-action lawsuits, Reuters reports.
The measure is expected to take effect in November. That would be one month before the deadline for consumers to file complaints against VW for the cheater emission control software in 8.5 million diesels sold in Europe.
Reuters says the new law could affect some 2 million VW customers. The carmaker continues to insist that claims against it are unjustified. The company predicts the claims by most consumers will be rejected.
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