Merkel says German car owners could get collective diesel lawsuits

Merkel: Any access to collective lawsuits would have to be "properly designed."

By:

Arne Delfs

August 28, 2017 05:00 AM

BERLIN -- Chancellor Angela Merkel said car buyers could get collective lawsuits against Germany's auto industry over excessively polluting diesel engines, sharpening her tone after her main election challenger accused her of blocking the option.

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