An Audi emissions class action lawsuit may be an option for people who purchased vehicles equipped with emissions-cheating devices in its 3.0-liter gasoline engines. The lead plaintiff in class action lawsuit filed against the automaker claims that his vehicle included a way to cheat emissions tests. Affected people and their families may be able to file a lawsuit and seek economic damages with the help of a product liability attorney.
For more information, contact Attorney Group today. Our consultations are free, confidential and without any obligation on your part. We can help answer your questions, and if you choose to pursue a claim we can connect you with an affiliated Audi emissions class action lawsuit attorney who can assist you throughout the legal process.
Important: The time you have to pursue a claim is limited. Contact us for more information.
Car Maker Reportedly Installed Devices After Separate Diesel Scandal Came to Light
Audi is being sued over allegations that certain diesel-engine vehicles, including the A6, A8, Q5 and Q7, were manufactured with software that enabled those vehicles to cheat emissions tests without consumers’ knowledge. According to Law360.com, the lead plaintiff in the case claims that the vehicle he purchased was equipped with a “defeat device” meant to decrease emissions while increasing fuel efficiency during testing, but not while the car was being used by consumers.
The lawsuit comes as a California judge gave final approval to a $14.7 billion settlement with consumers and the federal government over an emission’s cheating scandal by Volkswagen, Audi’s parent company. Volkswagen’s scheme was exposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board in September 2015, two agencies who accused the company of deliberately installing defeat devices in some diesel vehicles.
How an Audi Emissions Class Action Lawsuit Can Help
According to lawsuits that have been filed against Audi, Volkswagen and others alleged to have been involved in the Audi emissions scandal, the actions of the defendants constitute fraud and misrepresentation, breach of warranty, breach of contract and violations of various consumer protection laws. Compensation is being sought for:
- Costs incurred by owners, including loss of value, attributable to any wrongful conduct
- Refund of the purchase price paid for affected vehicles
- Damages related to violations of consumer protection acts
- Attorneys’ fees
Affected consumers are encouraged to speak with a consumer fraud attorney to learn more about their rights and remedies against the auto makers.
The Time You Have to Pursue a Claim is Limited. Contact Us Today.
For more information about affected Audi vehicles, contact Attorney Group today. You can fill out the form on this page or contact us by phone or email.
After you contact us, an attorney will follow up to answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.
Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim or file a lawsuit for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
