Diesel scandal: Baden-Württemberg files million suit against VW

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The lawsuit relates to vehicles bought by the state of Baden-Württemberg.

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StuttgartThe green-black state government demands of Volkswagen for 1400 cars Compensation in the course of the diesel scandal, The announced lawsuit was filed at the end of the year at the district court of Stuttgart, as a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Finance announced on Friday.

State Secretary Gisela Splett (Greens) said that the bill obliges the Federal Budget Code – and also the green-black government’s claim to deal responsibly and carefully with taxpayers’ money. The country therefore claims damages in the low tens of millions. An exact sum was not mentioned.

The lawsuit relates to diesel vehicles bought and leased by the country, such as those for the police, mainly from Volkswagen, also isolated from Skoda, In the past, Volkswagen rejected corresponding claims. Details of the lawsuit do not know. The company believes that there is no legal basis for the claims of the customers concerneda spokesman said on Friday.

“All affected vehicles are technically safe and ready to drive. They can be used without restrictions in road traffic and continue to be sold. The required approvals are available. “The implementation of the necessary technical measures takes place in accordance with the timetable and action plan agreed with the Federal Motor Transport Authority.

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