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High Court permits GLO against Chrysler and Suzuki

The High Court on 18 December 2023 granted a group litigation order (GLO) against car manufacturers Fiat Chrysler and Suzuki. (The GLO means that the claims will be consolidated and handled together by the Court.)

 

The allegations are over Chrysler and Suzuki vehicles having been fitted with prohibited devices that cause vehicles to emit greater levels of N0x pollution when driven normally. The devices are known as “defeat devices”. The allegation is that the devices appear fit for purpose when the vehicles are driven during their regulatory tests, but when driven during everyday use, the devices are purportedly emitting higher rates of emissions. The claims have yet to be proven, however a GLO against Volkswagen regarding N0x emissions was successful in 2022.

 

Mercedes, BMW and Ford also face action over what has been called the ‘Dieselgate’ or ‘Emissionsgate’ scandal. Solicitors Pogust Goodhead anticipate that more manufacturers will face claims in the new year.

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