Volkswagen ( VW ) is facing a legal test case from German consumer rights website myRight , which is accusing the company of violating European Union law through its use of emissions cheating software . The purpose of the proceedings by myRight is to act as a model - resolving generic or common issues for other related cases. Although VW has offered billions in compensation to vehicle owners , it has only promised to repair affected vehicles in Europe . The case does not seek compensation , but rather seeks to compel VW to repurchase vehicles at their original price . MyRight hopes its legal action will serve as a model for similar agreements on generic or common issues in other suits .
Volkswagen ( VW ) is facing a legal test case from German consumer rights website myRight , which is accusing the company of violating European Union law through its use of emissions cheating software . Although VW has offered billions in compensation to vehicle owners , it has only promised to repair affected vehicles in Europe . The case does not seek compensation , but rather seeks to compel VW to repurchase vehicles at their original price . MyRight hopes its legal action will serve as a model for similar agreements on generic or common issues in other suits .