Volkswagen emission scandal
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July 09, 2020, Thursday
Volkswagen diesel car buyers can sue firm from anywhere: EU court
"A motor vehicle manufacturer whose unlawfully manipulated vehicles are resold in other member states may be sued in the courts ...
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May 26, 2020, Tuesday
New emissions blow for Volkswagen as German court backs damages claims
US authorities banned the affected cars after the cheat software was discovered, triggering claims for compensation.
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January 02, 2020, Thursday
Volkswagen may settle German lawsuit on violation of diesel emission norms
Around 400,000 diesel owners have joined a mass lawsuit against Volkswagen over the group's 2011 admission to emissions cheating
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October 24, 2018, Wednesday
Dieselgate emission scandal: German court orders Porsche to pay $54 mn
Meanwhile, prosecutors are investigating VW on suspicion of fraud, stock market manipulation and false advertising
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December 07, 2017, Thursday
Volkswagen executive gets 7 years for US emissions fraud, fined $400,000
US prosecutors have charged eight current and former Volkswagen executives. Six of those remain at large
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March 10, 2017, Friday
Volkswagen pleads guilty in US court in emissions scandal
VW pleaded guilty to three felony counts as part of an agreement reached with Justice Dept
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February 12, 2017, Sunday
Ex-Volkswagen chairman refuses to testify in German emissions probe
Piech gave testimony to lawyers of US law firm Jones Day last April and to German prosecutors
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January 08, 2017, Sunday
Volkswagen nearing settlement in emissions inquiry case
An intensive investigation into the manipulation of diesel emissions tests began more than a year ago
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October 25, 2016, Tuesday
Emission scandal: US judge approves $14.7-billion settlement
German automaker says it will begin buying back the vehicles in mid-November
