Robert Wright et al v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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The court denied Volkswagen Group of America's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Robert Wright and others, allowing the case to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that Volkswagen's diesel vehicles were equipped with software that cheated on emissions tests. This ruling is significant because it allows the plaintiffs to continue pursuing their claims against Volkswagen.

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C.D. Cal.

Central District of California · 9th Circuit · CA

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5:24-cv-02171 Robert Wright et al v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Other · May 01, 2026

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This case is tied to Central District of California, a federal district court in CA.

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Central District of California (C.D. Cal.) is a federal district court in the 9th Circuit, CA.

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Other May 1, 2026

5:24-cv-02171 Robert Wright et al v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

The court denied Volkswagen Group of America's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Robert Wright and others, allowing the case to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that Volkswagen's diesel vehicles were equipped with software that cheated on emissions tests. This ruling is significant because it allows the plaintiffs to continue pursuing their claims against Volkswagen.

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5:24-cv-02171 Robert Wright et al v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

May 1, 2026 · 1 min read