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Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Fraud

After the discovery of a "defeat device" in Volkswagen's line of VW and Audi "clean diesel" vehicles that allowed them to to circumvent EPA emissions standards for air pollution, Seeger Weiss helped represent over 500,000 drivers and leasees who were sold the vehicles under false pretences. The over $20 billion settlement is the largest consumer auto industry class action settlement in U.S. history.

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Last updated: Apr 23, 2024
Volkswagen Clean Diesel Fraud

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