Bad news for the car manufacturer from Stuttgart. The Federal Association of Consumer Organizations (vzbv) will file a so-called model declaratory action (MFK) against Daimler because of the installation of illegal switch-off devices.
vzbv files another model declaratory action – Volkswagen is followed by Daimler AG 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 »
Hundreds of thousands of VW customers will receive an offer. From the end of March, over 260,000 participants in the model declaratory action will receive between 1,350 and 6,257 euros, depending on the vehicle and its age.
Overview of VW's compensation in the model declaratory action To the article »
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