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Class action against Hino commences in Victorian Supreme Court

Robert Barry · 0 comments
Hino 300 Series 721

Gerard Malouf and Partners (GMP Law) commenced a Class Action proceeding against Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd and Hino Motors Limited in the Supreme Court of Victoria on September 30, 2022.

The proceeding seeks compensation on behalf of all purchasers or lessees of affected Hino vehicles in Australia which were the subject of misconduct in relation to the certification in Japan in respect of emissions and fuel economy from as early as 2003.

Such misconduct has now been admitted by the companies in respect of numerous Hino vehicles.

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Compensatory damages are being claimed against both companies with an additional claim for exemplary or punitive damages against the Japanese parent company.

It is claimed that the misconduct in relation to emissions and fuel economy of Hino vehicles has caused not only financial loss to consumers of these vehicles but also environmental damage and damage to human health through excess emissions.

To learn more and to register visit website: www.hinoclassaction.com.au

Hino 300 Series 721

Robert Barry

Robert Barry has been reporting on the Australasian automotive and transport sector since June 2003. A member of the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild since 2005, Robert has also previously held the positions of secretary, vice-president and president. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and on the web. He holds a Class 2 and a Class 4 heavy transport licence and knows his way around a manual transmission.

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