Overview
The diesel emissions scandal first came to light in 2015 when regulators in the United States discovered that certain Volkswagen (VW) models were emitting nitrogen oxides (NOx) at levels far above legal limits. What initially seemed like an isolated issue quickly turned into a global crisis when it was revealed that VW had equipped these vehicles with "cheat devices." These devices were designed to detect when the car was undergoing emissions testing and temporarily reduce emissions to pass the test. However, under real-world driving conditions, the vehicles would emit harmful levels of NOx, a major pollutant linked to respiratory problems, smog, and environmental damage.
As investigations expanded across the globe, it became apparent that Volkswagen was not the only manufacturer involved. Numerous other carmakers, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and others, were found to have employed similar tactics to deceive regulators and consumers alike. This widespread misconduct not only violated environmental regulations but also misled millions of vehicle owners about the true performance of their cars.
UK Group Litigation
In the UK, the scandal has sparked a large-scale group litigation, with affected car owners seeking legal redress for the damage caused by these deceptive practices. Johnson Law Group is one of the largest participants in the emissions group action claims currently underway in the High Court.
The litigation aims to hold manufacturers accountable for their role in the emissions scandal and provide compensation to consumers who were misled about the environmental and health impact of their vehicles. This includes claims for the loss of vehicle value, increased running costs, and the long-term environmental damage caused by the excess emissions.
This case is one of the largest and most complex group actions in the history of the UK legal system, with its impact reverberating throughout the automotive industry.
While you may have purchased or leased your car believing it to be more environmentally friendly, once on the road, these cars were anything but. Not only do these levels not comply with EU regulations, but increased NOx emissions have been linked to both global warming and health issues, including damage to the lung tissue, breathing and respiratory problems.
Continuing its quest to represent the rights of individual consumers against large corporations that may have wronged them, Johnson Law Group is bringing a group claim against leading vehicle manufacturers over the alleged ‘defeat devices’ installed in diesel engines to cheat the EU emissions tests.
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