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Germany's top appeals court quashes verdict on VW dieselgate insurance settlement

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Posted on September 30, 2025

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany's top appeals court quashed on Tuesday a lower court's decision to back a settlement by Volkswagen over directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage in the so-

Germany's Supreme Court Overturns VW Dieselgate Insurance Settlement

Legal Implications of the Court's Decision

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany's top appeals court quashed on Tuesday a lower court's decision to back a settlement by Volkswagen over directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage in the so-called dieselgate case.

The Federal Court of Justice said that the lower court would have to hear the case again and decide on legal challenges against annual general meeting votes in favor of liability settlements with former management board members.

(Reporting by Ludwig BurgerEditing by Madeline Chambers)

Key Takeaways

  • Germany's top court overturned a VW settlement decision.
  • The case involves directors' and officers' liability insurance.
  • The Federal Court of Justice mandates a retrial.
  • Legal challenges target AGM votes on liability settlements.
  • The ruling impacts former VW management board members.

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