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Irish hauliers sue Europe's top truck manufacturers over alleged cartel
Summary
Dozens of Irish hauliers have filed damages claims in the High Court against five major European truck manufacturers—MAN, Volvo Renault, Daimler, Iveco and DAF—alleging that they colluded for 14 years to fix prices for medium and heavy trucks and to pass on the costs of stricter emission‑compliance technologies to customers. The claims stem from a July 2016 European Commission determination that the manufacturers breached EU anti‑trust laws, resulting in record fines of €2.93 bn, except for MAN which had disclosed the cartel. The hauliers, represented by Paul McGarry SC and solicitor Evan O'Dwyer, seek damages, including exemplary and punitive amounts, compensation under the Competition Act and Article 101 of the EU Treaty, and a declaration that the defendants engaged in unlawful cartel activity. The proceedings also name Irish dealerships, Scania, and several financial institutions involved in lease arrangements. The judge adjourned the cases to late April to allow the parties to progress the actions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Irish hauliers sue Europe's top truck manufacturers over alleged cartel. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2017-02-28 Publication
Why: Counsel added that because of the complex ownership arrangements where many of the trucks had been the subject of lease agreements, proceedings had also been brought against a number of financial institutions. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Irish High Court
Topics
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