US States Secure Over $149.6M Settlement From Mercedes-Benz
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Madison, Wis. A coalition of 50 state attorneys general announced Monday that Mercedes‑Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to pay $149.6 million to resolve allegations they equipped more than 211,000 diesel vehicles with software defeat devices that reduced emissions controls during normal driving. The settlement requires Mercedes to pay $120 million to states immediately, offer extended warranties nationwide, provide $2,000 per affected vehicle for eligible owners, and comply with reporting and reform requirements; $29.7 million is suspended pending consumer relief and environmental remediation. The agreement remains subject to court approval. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2008–2016: Mercedes allegedly equipped over 211,000 diesel vehicles with defeat-device software.
- 2. 2020: Daimler and Mercedes previously settled related diesel-emissions claims in a separate large agreement.
- 3. Aug. 1, 2023: Wisconsin reported over 39,000 affected vehicles remained unfixed or on roads.
- 4. Dec. 22, 2023: A coalition of 50 state attorneys general announced a $149.673M settlement with Mercedes and Daimler.
- 5. Post-announcement: Mercedes must pay $120M immediately, offer extended warranties and $2,000 per affected vehicle; $29.673M suspended pending consumer relief program completion and court approval.
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