The music doesn't stop for Dieselgate. States and counties may be allowed to seek compensation from VW. Mercedes started getting into legal hot water in the past 18 months on this topic, so it will be interesting to see if the states or counties seek damages from Mercedes as well.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/govern...ng-2021-08-31/
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an Ohio court ruling that cleared the way for the state to move forward with a lawsuit over its diesel emissions scandal and manipulation of emissions-control systems.
The German automaker previously asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appeals court ruling that said two counties could seek diesel-related financial penalties that could total billions of dollars. That request is pending.
In June, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that the federal Clean Air Act did not pre-empt state law-based claims that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is pursuing, or prohibit state oversight after a vehicle or engine is sold, as VW contends.
"This is a major decision that will ensure that Volkswagen can be held accountable," Yost said in June.
Earlier article:
https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...es-2021-06-29/
Yet another earlier article talking about counties in Florida and Utah seeking damages from VW:
https://www.reuters.com/business/env...se-2021-04-26/