Thousands of Arizona consumers will soon be receiving restitution claims forms for settlement money obtained through a lawsuit against Volkswagen over its so-called “Clean Diesel” cars.
In May 2018, Arizona reached a settlement with VW to resolve consumer fraud claims involving VW’s well-publicized diesel engine scandal. Under the deal, VW agreed to pay Arizona consumers more than $10 million, up to $1,000 for every qualifying vehicle sold and leased in the state between 2008 and 2015.
A third-party claims administrator identified more than 11,000 eligible Arizona consumers. Claims forms were mailed and emailed to those individuals over the last several days. To be eligible for restitution, consumers must return their completed forms to the claims administrator within 90 days. Restitution checks are expected to be distributed in November. Consumers will have 180 days to cash their checks.
In addition to consumer restitution, the settlement provided for an additional $20 million to be directed to Arizona’s general fund for education purposes.
Eligible Arizonans who return claims forms will receive payments from this settlement regardless of whether they have received money from other VW-related settlements.
Consumers can contact the Claims Administrator toll-free at 1-866-507-8035, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.