The VW Diesel Class Action Lawsuit, filed in US district court in New York, accuses the manufacturer of dangerous emissions, which cause cancer. The case was filed by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) on behalf of the people of the US who suffer from various respiratory disorders, mainly caused by exposure to diesel exhaust. It names as respondents the Union Carbide and Fuzing Company (UCC), the Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Volkswagen Group North America. Among the defendants are the following:
As the diesel engines power most of the US cars, most of the cities and states have diesel emission standards, which require regular maintenance and repairs to be carried out. The car companies produce cars with variable valve timing systems and turbo-charging systems, which increase the level of harmful emissions. The diesel fuel is used in the cars because of its low cost and better availability. But the real reason is that it is made of crude oil and has to undergo a number of chemical processes before it is fitted in the car engine.
Diesel has high carbon monoxide content, which is lethal to humans. When diesel particulates enter into the air, they settle down and trap particles of dust in their particles. This settles inside these particles and forms a layer called catalytic deposition. If this layer is not removed timely, it results in the formation of carcinogens called non-heterotrophic bacteria, which cause cancer.
VW Diesel Class Action Lawsuit says that the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately one million residents of the states are suffering from serious ailments caused by this toxic and dangerous material. The complaint further states that the emissions are a direct result of the failure of VW diesel emission control devices. It further claims that the emissions are likely to cause death or serious illnesses. The Class Action lawsuit says that VW diesel cars have higher emissions than required. The EPA and the Bush Administration are responsible for this negligent act because they failed to enforce clean air laws.
The class action lawsuit filed by the VW Diesel class action lawsuit targets each and every member of the class. Every owner of a VW diesel engine is a defendant and the claim is directed towards compensating these owners for their losses and suffering as a result of VW diesel engine negligence. The case revolves around the violation of VWA section 5596 which protects the owner of the car or its passengers. There are other sections that pertain to the emissions of this engine which need to be considered when you are purchasing a diesel vehicle. The damages awarded by the court to the class are also calculated based on the gross negligence costs that were incurred by the defendants.
You will be able to take advantage of the Class Action lawsuit by filing your own claim against VW Diesel negligence. There are many lawyers who specialize in personal injury and this will ensure that you receive justice. Your best bet is to hire a lawyer who has experience in handling diesel cases because you do not want to get cheated out of your claim because he does not have enough knowledge regarding the diesel emission case law. Your legal team will handle all the intricacies of the case while you take care of proving your case based on the facts as they are presented to you.