UK court refuses permission to appeal in diesel emissions lawsuits against carmakers
That ruling came after a trial, which began in October 2025, which was the most significant hearing to date in 13 groups of lawsuits brought by around 1.6 million claimants.
On Thursday, the UK High Court denied claimants the right to appeal its July ruling on diesel emissions lawsuits. The judge, Sara Cockerill, stated that the plaintiffs would need to apply directly to the Court of Appeal. The High Court had previously ruled in favor of major car manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, and Citroen, finding that 20 sample vehicles were not equipped with unlawful defeat devices that increased emissions.
This decision came after a significant trial beginning in October 2025, marking the most substantial hearing in the 13 groups of lawsuits filed by approximately 1.6 million claimants.
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