Lawsuit against increases: OLG Hamm sees violations in district heating price clauses of Eon
Consumer protectionists want to take action against high district heating prices through an association lawsuit. They may miss their target. However, the competent court in Hamm sees violations.
The German Federal Association of Consumer Protection Organizations is likely to achieve a partial victory in a dispute over district heating price increase clauses with energy provider Eon. The Higher Regional Court in Hamm has found that Eon used ineffective price increase clauses, which varied by region. While the court acknowledged that the clauses were invalid, it ruled that individual customers must sue for reimbursement of overpaid costs rather than allowing a collective lawsuit. The court will deliver a verdict on October 12.
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