The Volkswagen (VW) Car Claim Foundation , a pan-European 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. AMSTERDAM, June 13 (Reuters) - Dutch law permits mass claims similar to Austria class action lawsuits. The group also stated that it was discussing the possibility of a Dutch suit against VW with organisations in Austria , Germany and Austria .
The Volkswagen (VW) Car Claim Foundation , a pan-European 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 Austria class action lawsuits. The group also stated that it was discussing the possibility of a Dutch suit against VW with organisations in Austria , Germany and Austria .