claims together and hope for compensation: More than 401.000 car buyers have already joined the pattern declaratory action against VW. When the procedure starts, is not yet clear.

more and more diesel drivers want to work together to lawsuits against VW. Three months after the filing of the consumer complaint have signed up more than 401.000 car buyer in the Register of the Federal office for justice. The dpa news Agency reports.

“The high number of applications shows that the pattern of declaratory relief for many Sufferers is an important tool,” said the head of the consumer Federation, Klaus Müller. The Association wants to achieve with the lawsuit that diesel drivers have easier access to compensation. The consumer watchdogs assume the risk of litigation.