UK court refuses permission to appeal in diesel emissions lawsuits against carmakers

Volkswagen AG

08/10/2026 10:08

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       LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - London's High Court on
Thursday refused claimants permission to appeal against its July
decision which broadly found in favour of some of the world's
biggest carmakers over diesel emissions.
    Judge Sara Cockerill, who earlier this year rejected most of
the allegations that certain diesel vehicles were fitted with
unlawful "defeat devices" that led to higher emissions, said the
claimants would have to apply directly to the Court of Appeal.

    (Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by Sarah Young)
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