The action for compensation against the cartel trucks continues

Revealed on July 12, 2017, the action for compensation against the industrial vehicle manufacturers agreement continues.

This action follows the fine of 2.93 billion euros imposed by the European Commission on 19 July 2016 to five manufacturers : Man, Volvo-Renault Trucks, Daimler, Iveco and Daf. Scania has joined them on September 27, 2017, with a penalty of € 880 million.

From 1997 to 2011, the Commission considers that these manufacturers have agreed on the pricing and timing of the introduction of new technologies against pollutant emissions from their vehicles from 6 to more than 16 tonnes.

Businesses, including road transport, who bought, taken leased or rented trucks during this period are entitled to claim compensation. A study shows that they have been surfacturées by about 10% between 1997 and 2011.

In addition, higher operating costs caused by the postponement of the introduction of new technologies: over-consumption of fuel, tax, tolls…

Today, the french carriers are invited to join massively the action for compensation.

Negometal can help you and offers its clients legal assistance to assess damage and perform the actions for damages for breach of the competition rules for them with these builders. More information: www.negometal.com