CINCINNATI, Nov. 05, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATTORNEY ADVERTISING - Statman, Harris & Eyrich, LLC (“SH&E”) announces that it has initiated an investigation of Volkswagen AG; Audi AG; Audi of America, Inc. and Audi of America, LLC (hereinafter “Audi”) related to Audi’s alleged manufacture and installation of defeat devices in 2016 models Audi 6 Quattro; Audi 7 Quattro; Audi A-8; Audi A-8L; Audi Q-5; and 2009 – 2015 model Audi A-3 vehicles. These defeat devices allegedly bypass, defeat or render inoperative elements of the vehicles’ emission control system that exist to comply with emission standards of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401-7671q) and its implementing regulations. As a result, the investigation centers around allegations that Audi engaged in deceptive practices, fraud, and made deceptive representations when it offered for sale and sold or leased those vehicles to the public.
Consumers who bought, financed, or leased 2016 models Audi 6 Quattro; Audi 7 Quattro; Audi A-8; Audi A-8L; Audi Q-5; or 2009-2015 model Audi A-3 equipped with a defeat device are encouraged to contact Jeffrey P. Harris, Esq. at (513) 587-4443 or at classaction@statmanharris.com for further information about their legal rights, without any cost or obligation.
Statman, Harris & Eyrich, LLC, which has significant experience in consumer and securities fraud class actions and derivative litigation, has offices in Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; and Detroit, Michigan. www.statmanharris.com Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.