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The German automaker has installed illegal blocking devices in some diesel cars. This emerges from the decision pattern of the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart (OLG) announced on Thursday.
In the model case, the association focused on vehicles with a specific engine type from the Stuttgart automaker that were affected by recall notices from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) in 2018 and 2019. In KBA’s opinion, Mercedes had fitted this vehicle with an impermissible shut-off device and therefore restricted the cleaning of diesel exhaust gases. Mercedes denied the allegations at the time.
It remains unclear at this time how many vehicle owners may be eligible for compensation. According to the Federal Union of Consumer Organizations (vzbv), approximately 2,800 people participated in the case. However, the department also rejected some parts of the case.
In addition, both consumer lawyers and Mercedes will be able to appeal against the decision to the Federal Court of Justice. Consumers can only exercise their rights to compensation if the decision is made before the highest court. They have to do it themselves.
Shortly after the decision, Mercedes announced that it would appeal. “We have a different legal view from the court,” a spokesman said. They currently consider the allegations against the company to be unfounded and will defend themselves against them.
(SDA)
Source :Blick
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