Glasgow law firm representing claimants in group action
The action relates to alleged use of defeat devices in Ford diesel vehicles manufactured to Euro 5 or Euro 6 emissions standards, excluding Euro 6d and Euro 6d Temp.
The devices are claimed to have unlawfully reduced the effectiveness of the vehicles' nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions control systems, causing loss and damage to the pursuers.
The full public notice can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/rhn2szpp.
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Proceedings have been brought by Graeme Hamilton, acting as the representative party on behalf of the group.
The case is being heard in the Court of Session.
The action is being brought against Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Company Limited, Fordwerke Gmbh, Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Limited, Ford Retail Limited, FCE Bank Plc, and ALD Automotive Limited.
Anyone who has not previously made a claim in the group proceedings but wishes to do so is invited to contact Thompsons Solicitors.
The firm can be reached by email at mbemissions@thompsons-scotland.co.uk or by post at Patrick McGuire, Thompsons Solicitors Scotland, 70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, G2 6UA.
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