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The VW Lawsuit: A Great Blow To
The German Company’s Reputation

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In addition to the environmental fines, the US authorities have reportedly
launched a criminal investigation into the German car maker Volkswagen (VW).
According to the US authorities, VW admitted that it had equipped about 482,000
cars in the US with sophisticated software that covertly turns off pollution
controls when the car is being driven and turns them on only when it detects that
the car is undergoing an emissions test. With the so-called defeat device
deactivated, the car can spew pollutant gases into the air, including nitrogen
oxide in amounts as much as 40 percent higher than emissions standards, said the
US Environmental Protection Agency, which announced the VW Lawsuit
allegations Friday along with California authorities.
Using a defeat device in cars to evade clean air standards is illegal, and a threat to
public health. The German government launched an investigation into whether
Volkswagen or other carmakers are doing anything similar in Germany or Europe.
Beyond the potential fines and the VW Lawsuit, and the billions of Euros that
evaporated in Volkswagen's stock market value as its shares plunged 18.19
percent to 133 Euros ($148.80), wiping out more than $15 billion, the company
faces a potentially crippling blow to its reputation.

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Which are the vehicles affected?
The vehicles affected are four-cylinder VW and Audi diesel cars in the US built
since 2008. In addition to the EPA's probe, the US Department of Justice has
launched a criminal investigation into the German automaker's alleged violation
of US air pollution laws, according to media reports Monday. First reported by
Bloomberg, the criminal probe piles more pressure on VW. Depending on the
complexity of the repair and the lead time needed to obtain the necessary
components, it could take up to one year to identify corrective actions, develop a
recall plan, and issue recall notices. VW chief executive Martin Winterkorn issued
an apology, vowing that the group would cooperate with authorities and ordering
an external investigation of its own into the matter.

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The owners of these cars have already contacted their attorneys and are looking
for claims. Contact an attorney today to know the next course of action. Visit
www.zpllp.com for more details on the VW Lawsuit.