Manufacturers and authorities must release sensitive documents. In the diesel emissions scandal, those responsible are practicing secrecy: documents on software manipulation are considered trade secrets, responsibilities remain vague,
BGH decides on tortious interest, compensation for use and statute of limitations. The investigation into the diesel emissions scandal is moving into another gear. Following its consumer-friendly landmark ruling in May,
Federal Court of Justice hears four more cases in diesel emissions scandal To the article »
The tricks of the car manufacturers. To manipulate the exhaust emissions of their diesel vehicles, the car manufacturers are willing to use almost any means – and the authorities have so far let them
Cycle detection, thermal windows & Co. To the article »
The European Union is strengthening consumer rights. With the European class action, consumers will be able to enforce their legal claims against companies more easily in the future. A new EU directive on collective actions provides
New Directive on EU Class Actions To the article »
Diesel emissions scandal. When do the claims of diesel buyers affected by the emissions scandal expire? This legally complex question is still controversial. A ruling by the Marburg District Court now shows
Do car buyers’ claims only expire after 10 years? To the article »
Is the hardware update worth it for you? The car companies have caused massive damage to diesel buyers with illegal emissions manipulation. Those affected face driving bans due to the high nitrogen emissions and financial
Emissions scandal: Retrofitting for EURO 5 diesel To the article »
VW's legal defeat in the diesel emissions scandal is sealed. Volkswagen's last stronghold has fallen: Now the district courts in Braunschweig and Hanover are following suit,
Regional Courts of Braunschweig and Hanover follow the BGH case law To the article »
