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July 1, 2026

Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Angel v Black Horse as FCA scheme falters

On June 30th, 2026, The Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in Angel v Black Horse, dismissing an appeal brought by lenders, meaning that more than 5,000 motor finance commission claims can continue to be managed together, providing important procedural clarity for what could ultimately affect millions of consumers with similar claims.

Automotive

June 26, 2026

High Court allows claims against Ford for defective Dieselgate cars to progress

Johnson Law Group and the Ford Dieselgate claimants have secured a significant High Court victory in the ongoing Dieselgate Nox emissions litigation, successfully obtaining permission to amend their case against Ford to bring claims for a SOx defect which allegedly affected certain diesel vehicles.

Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Angel v Black Horse as FCA scheme falters

Finance

July 1, 2026

Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Angel v Black Horse as FCA scheme falters

On June 30th, 2026, The Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in Angel v Black Horse, dismissing an appeal brought by lenders, meaning that more than 5,000 motor finance commission claims can continue to be managed together, providing important procedural clarity for what could ultimately affect millions of consumers with similar claims.

High Court allows claims against Ford for defective Dieselgate cars to progress

Automotive

June 26, 2026

High Court allows claims against Ford for defective Dieselgate cars to progress

Johnson Law Group and the Ford Dieselgate claimants have secured a significant High Court victory in the ongoing Dieselgate Nox emissions litigation, successfully obtaining permission to amend their case against Ford to bring claims for a SOx defect which allegedly affected certain diesel vehicles.

Stuart Angel and others v Black Horse Limited: An Imbalance of Financial Power?

Finance

June 21, 2026

Stuart Angel and others v Black Horse Limited: An Imbalance of Financial Power?

This case has become a focal point in UK consumer credit litigation

Automotive

May 14, 2026

Diesel Emissions Update

March saw the High Court hear closing submissions and legal arguments in the Prohibited Defeat Device (PDD) trial in the Diesel Emissions Group Litigation.

Finance

April 15, 2026

Lloyds Banking Group not taking legal action against FCA’s motor finance compensation scheme

Lloyds Banking Group has decided not to take legal action against the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) motor finance compensation scheme, despite previously considering a challenge.

Finance

March 10, 2026

FCA’s plan to streamline motor finance compensation scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) has recently announced that it expects to publish the final rules of the compensation scheme later this month.