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 . AMSTERDAM, June 13 (Reuters) - 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 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 .