Truck Reclaim is suing Scania in partnership with the industry associations AMÖ (Bundesverband Möbelspedition), BGL (Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung), BWVL (Bundesverband Wirtschaft, Verkehr und Logistik), and DSLV (Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik).
Since April 2024, customers of the brands involved in the truck cartel have been able to join the new class action against Scania.
Initially, the partners planned to close registration at the end of August. However, the deadline has been extended until mid-October 2024.
Costs: success fee
Truck Reclaim is offering all companies that have not yet pursued legal action in the truck cartel case—and have purchased one of the implicated vehicles—the opportunity to join the lawsuit at no upfront cost. Companies will only be required to pay a commission of 33% of the awarded claims if the lawsuit is successful. For members of the involved associations, this fee is reduced to 28% of the damages.
Criteria for registration
Trucks can be registered with Truck Reclaim if they meet the following criteria:
- Brand: MAN, Daimler, Volvo/Renault, DAF, Iveco, and Scania
- Procurement Type: Purchase, hire purchase, or leasing (rented trucks are not eligible)
- Procurement Period: Between 17 January 1997 and 31 December 2016
- Utilisation: Only newly procured trucks used by your company or within your group of companies are eligible
- Weight: Medium-duty trucks (6 to 16 tonnes) and heavy-duty trucks (over 16 tonnes)
Truck Reclaim advises that prompt action is necessary, as the first claims against Scania may begin to expire within the next few months.
Class Action Registration
Companies that have not yet filed claims against the truck cartel have until 15 October 2024 to register on the Truck Reclaim website at www.truckreclaim.com.