Today, the Portuguese Consumer protection association Ius Omnibus submitted to the District Court of Lisbon, a new so-called “popular action” aimed at restoring legality and compensating all consumers who own Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat and Lancia with diesel engines, approved in accordance to the European emission standards Euro 5 and Euro 6 (up to Euro 6c), due to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ use of illegal cheat devices. In case of success, the action will cause Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now called Stellantis) to repair the vehicles and pay estimated compensation in a minimum amount of € 2,702 per vehicle.
The pursuit by Ius Omnibus of this action is being carried out as part of a multi-jurisdictional effort, in partnership with the Diesel Emissions Justice Foundation (DEJF). Mrs Maria José Azar-Baud, Associate Professor at University of Paris-Saclay, serves as Board Member to both Ius Omnibus and DEJF.
Today’s press release of Ius Omnibus – in English – can be found here.
More detailed information about this popular action can be found here.
For more information on Ius Omnibus, please go to:Â https://iusomnibus.eu/