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Karlsruhe (AP) - The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) announced today (2.30 p.m.) its first judgment on the statute of limitations in the VW emissions scandal.
The diesel owner in the case already knew in 2015 that his car was affected.
However, he did not submit his claim for damages against Volkswagen to the Stuttgart Regional Court until 2019.
The judges are expected to rule that it was too late.
That became apparent in the hearing on Monday.
The limitation period is usually three years, exceptions are rare.
According to VW, around 9,000 proceedings are still pending, in which a lawsuit was not brought until 2019 or 2020.
The individual cases are stored differently.
Because what the plaintiffs already knew in 2015 is often controversial.
The presiding judge has therefore already announced a further statute of limitations negotiation in the coming year.
(Az. VI ZR 739/20)
Announcement by the BGH
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Principle judgment of May 25th
BGH notification on this
BGH on the first judgment of July 30th (interest and frequent travelers)
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BGH on the second judgment of July 30th (damages from VW)
BGH on the third judgment of July 30th (interest on tort)
BGH on the fourth judgment of July 30th (purchase from autumn 2015)
ADAC on the legal situation and possible claims