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Civil and Consumer Law

Author : Giorgio Pedrazzi

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This chapter provides an overview of the main foreseeable consequences of Dieselgate in the perspective of private and consumer law. The analysis takes into account the remedies and the taxonomy of the liabilities involved. The choice between individual and collective redress leads to the discussion about class action application in the different countries. The issue of the certification of class by judges is considered with examples taken from Brazilian and Italian cases. In conclusion the author reviews some lessons that can be learned from a case that crosses the line between regulation and enforcement, individuals’ rights and public interest.

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Title: Civil and Consumer Law
Author: Giorgio Pedrazzi
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: The Dieselgate
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-48322-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-48323-8

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48323-8_6

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