A PYMNTS Company

Switzerland: New watchdog files complaint over Volkswagen

By  |  October 6, 2015

A Swiss consumer watchdog has filed a criminal complaint in connection with the Volkswagen test emissions rigging scandal. This follows the first private complaint opened by a Swiss customer against the German car group.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    On October 5, a Swiss consumer association, known as the Fédération romande des consommateurs, filed a criminal complaint against unnamed individuals in connection with the VW affair for violation of the federal law against unfair competition, FRC secretary general Mathieu Fleury told Le Matin newspaper.

    “We want to establish the facts and responsibilities in order to clear the path for victims who then file individual complaints,” explained Fleury.

    “We can’t launch an action for damages and lost interest in Switzerland. This is what’s lacking when we talk about not doing a class action. But consumers need to take things in hand and take the necessary steps. A civil action is still essential.”

    The FRC has also launched an online platform to help consumers with their own individual legal claims against the German car group.

    Full content: Swiss Info

    Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.