The Volkswagen ( VW ) Car Claim Foundation , a Dutch organization representing private vehicle owners , has been preparing a legal case against the car maker in relation to the emissions cheating scandal . The group decided to launch its suit after discussion with car dealerships , ongoing since 2015 , proved unsuccessful . Dutch law allows mass claims similar to US class action lawsuits . The group also stated that it was discussing the possibility of a pan - European suit against Volkswagen with partners in Austria , Germany and Switzerland .
The Volkswagen (VW) Car Claim Foundation, a Dutch group representing 180,000 vehicle owners, has been preparing a legal case against the car maker in relation to the emissions cheating scandal. The group decided to launch its suit after discussion with car dealerships, ongoing since 2015, proved unsuccessful. Dutch law permits mass claims similar to US class action lawsuits. The group also stated that it was discussing the possibility of a pan-European suit against VW with organisations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.