Truck Cartel: Competition Appeal Tribunal green lights RHA claim
The RHA has today been granted a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) and given the go ahead by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to seek compensation for operators (including the 18,000+ already signed up) after truck manufacturers were found to have broken competition rules.
It came after truck manufacturers were found to have colluded together fixing prices and delaying the introduction of more fuel-efficient emissions technologies over 14 years, so we decided to try and right those wrongs and secure the recompense operators deserve.
Commenting, RHA Managing Director, Richard Smith said:
“This is great news as the CPO is the legal instrument that permits us to move forward and seek to secure the compensation operators have long awaited. During a recent hearing one of the manufacturers – DAF – indicated that they wish to settle. It may therefore be possible to conclude the claim before long, although this requires agreement between the parties. It’s been a long journey since we launched the claim for compensation in 2018. We’ve seen off rival cartel claims and navigated many frustrating legal hurdles over the last six years. Most recently we had to satisfy a Court of Appeal ruling that said we couldn’t represent the interests of operators who purchased and leased new and used trucks. Today marks a significant landmark and I’d like to thank those who have registered for their patience and perseverance with us over this long journey together.”
In order to recover damages in respect of the trucks from each manufacturer we urge operators to formally ‘opt in’ to the RHA claim. If you have already signed up or registered you will be sent an email which will take you to the key documents for you to review, including a rule 81 Notice which sets out details of the claim, how the conflict is being managed; how to opt in and the time limits to do so.
If you have not yet registered your interest, you will need to do so via the dedicated website www.truckcartellegalaction.com. Once you have registered you will then be sent a link which will enable you to read the relevant documents and opt in should you wish to do so.
If anyone has any questions or queries about the truck cartel or the next steps in order to secure your claim for compensation please visit the website or contact one of the team via the email links below.