Justice opens registry: VW customers can join the prosecution

Customers affected by the exhaust scandal can now join the typical lawsuit against VW. The Federal Office of Justice has published the corresponding forms on its website.

For VW diesel customers, the process is now free – they can now join the Musterfestellungsklage against the car manufacturer by registering in the claims register. As announced by the Federal Consumer Association (vzbv), the corresponding register was opened at the Federal Office of Justice on Monday night.

Klaus Müller, head of the vzbv, said that the registration was free and, above all, interesting for those who would have opposed individual actions. "Many injured diesel drivers do not have the time, the willingness to take risks, but not the cost of individually paying Volkswagen to complain."

At present, the consumer protection badociation badumes the risk of the process. He complains on behalf of those affected by the diesel scandal against Volkswagen. The goal is that these are compensated for the depreciation of their vehicles.

Prerequisites: at least 50 people affected

Negotiation can begin only if at least 50 victims have registered in the register within two months. However, vzbv lawyers expect tens of thousands of diesel drivers to join the lawsuit.

According to the Federal Office of Justice, it is generally possible to register claims up to one day before the start of the first appointment at the Oberlandesgericht Braunschweig. This date will be announced "at the time" on the website of the Authority.

Once the application is registered in the application register, the Federal Office sends a confirmation by mail to registered consumers.

ADAC supports the trial

ADAC President August Markl said: "It is important for us that the diesel scandal be dealt with and finally developed for the benefit and the benefit of our members, and that it is important for us. such an end may contribute to the misinterpretation of Diesel as a whole and the global neglect of the automotive industry is coming to an end. "

In September 2015, VW was to allow the handling of diesel engines. The mandatory recall at Volkswagen concerns 2.5 million cars.