Brattle acted in a class action brought in Australia’s Federal Court against Volkswagen (VW) on behalf of several thousand VW, Audi, and Skoda owners, claiming that VW had not complied with emission standards. A Brattle expert conducted econometric analysis to assess the impact of diesel emissions on resale prices of affected vehicles and the harm sustained by vehicle owners. VW paid AUD$127 million to eligible motorists, plus costs.

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