Piper Alderman and Woodsford commence defeat device class action against Isuzu Motors Limited
Woodsford is proud to again be partnering with leading Australian law firm, Piper Alderman, in commencing their second diesel emissions class action of 2024.
Having previously commenced an action relating to defeat devices alleged to be fitted in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the present claim, commenced on 14 August 2024, is brought against Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu Motors), a Japanese car maker, and the manufacturer of the popular Isuzu D-Max and MU-X models sold in Australia.
In the present case, the applicants allege that Isuzu Motors deployed ‘defeat devices’ in Isuzu D-Max and MU-X sold into Australia, the effect of which was that the vehicles emitted higher nitrogen oxide pollutants in normal driving conditions than they did during the testing conducted for regulatory approval, and contrary to Isuzu’s representations that the vehicles complied with the applicable emissions standards.
The applicants seek compensation as well as aggravated and exemplary damages on behalf of anyone who has acquired a legal or equitable interest in a 2017 or later Isuzu D-Max, and/or a 2016 (specifically, MY16.5) or later Isuzu MU-X in the period between 1 January 2016 and 14 August 2024.
Chief Investment Officer of Woodsford, Charlie Morris, commented: “This action against Isuzu is the latest in an increasingly long line of legal actions across the globe relating to what appears to have been a common practice among diesel vehicle manufacturers of deceiving regulators and customers regarding emissions. This action seeks to hold Isuzu to account for this misconduct and to deliver due compensation to Australian Isuzu owners.”
Piper Alderman Partner, Martin del Gallego, says “Diesel emissions like NOx are harmful to both human health and the natural environment. This class action alleges that Isuzu has sought to circumvent Australia’s rigorous emission standards by deploying ‘defeat devices’ in certain of its DMax and MU-X vehicles, causing them to emit NOx pollutants in normal driving conditions at higher than permitted levels.”
You can register your interest in the class action here.
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