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Government

Jan. 1, 2016

2015 sees thorny VW litigation, new US attorney

Federal judge heading the Volkswagen cases aims for an economic and efficient resolution

By Gautham Thomas
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Resolution for the mass of class actions against Volkswagen over deceptive software in its diesel engine cars will likely depend on a strong focus on claims compensation and settlement discussions in early 2016.

More than 500 class actions have been consolidated in San Francisco under U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer, who has now turned to appointing a special settlement ma...

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