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emissions compensation claims
July 09, 2020
Emissions compensation claims with the Group Action Lawyers

We – The Group Action Lawyers – have been fighting for the rights of people pursuing emissions compensation claims since the start of the ‘dieselgate’ issues in 2015.

Thousands of people have signed up for cases with us since 2015 against a range of vehicle manufacturers embroiled in recalls and alleged scandals. This includes the Volkswagen cases (please note we can no longer take claims forward for that one), the Mercedes cases and others. In recent weeks, a large number of new clients have signed up for cases with us, and we are still taking new claims forward on a No Win, No Fee basis for Mercedes and Nissan/Renault owners.

You can find out today if we can help you.

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Mercedes diesel compensation claims
July 02, 2020
Mercedes diesel compensation claims could hit £96k per Claimant

As featured in the Telegraph, Claimants who pursue their Mercedes diesel compensation claims using certain legislation could be entitled to receive up to £96,000.00 in damages each.

This applies for Claimants who make use of important legislation that could allow an owner to receive a percentage of the purchase price of their vehicle. Not all law firms may use all the legislation at their disposal, so it is important to make sure you give yourself the best chance of succeeding with a case by being thorough.

In this article, we will explain how you may be entitled to receive compensation of up to £96,000.00, and whether this legislation may apply to you.

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Ticketmaster data breach compensation
June 22, 2020
Ticketmaster data breach compensation: the second anniversary

This week is the second anniversary of the Ticketmaster data breach compensation that we launched in 2018 for victims of the cyberattack to take legal action.

We are also a month on from the second anniversary of the GDPR coming into force as well, which is a key piece of legislation that applies in the Ticketmaster action. As we are now two years on from the launch of our legal action, many claims are at an advanced stage, but there is still time to join the action. As we always do, we recommend that you launch your claim with our team as soon as you can.

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easyJet data breach claim
June 16, 2020
easyJet data breach claim for compensation

We are representing a number of victims who have started an easyJet data breach claim for compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.

If you are one of the 9 million people whose personal data was exposed in the recently announced cyberattack, we may be able to help you. We represent Claimants in over 50 different group and multi-party actions, and we have launched action for easyJet data breach victims immediately. The law is on your side and you could be eligible to receive financial damages as a victim of the breach.

In this article, we will briefly outline when you can make a claim, what you could claim for, and how you can speak to our team for free, no-obligation advice today.

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mesh implants
June 09, 2020
Johnson & Johnson pelvic mesh settlements

News of the Johnson & Johnson pelvic mesh settlements in Scotland are welcome here at the Group Action Lawyers as the wider fight for justice continues.

Settlements have now been achieved for thousands of people worldwide, and millions of pounds in damages have been paid out. But the battle for many women rages on, and we represent people for cases here in England and Wales.

Here, we will briefly cover the settlement in Scotland and how this affects vaginal mesh claimants in the rest of the UK.

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Data Breach Compensation
June 02, 2020
Virgin Media data breach compensation action

The Virgin Media data breach compensation action is well underway, and we are now representing a large number of victims affected on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Over the last few weeks, we have received a huge influx of enquires from concerned victims, with most now signed-up for a claim. If you are one of the 900,000 affected who has yet to start your case with us, we are ready to assist you now.

Here is some brief advice about your eligibility to claim with us and how we are working on a No Win, No Fee basis for our clients.

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British Airways data breach compensation
May 26, 2020
British Airways data breach compensation action

If you have yet to join the British Airways data breach compensation action, you still have time to make a No Win, No Fee case, but time is running out.

We always recommend that victims who are serious about making a claim should start their case as soon as possible. Missing a key court deadline could be the difference between succeeding with a claim and receiving thousands of pounds in damages or receiving nothing at all. There is more to a case than just registering your information with a firm so you should act as soon as you can.

With No Win, No Fee representation on offer, legal fees can be written off if a case does not succeed. As such, what do you have to lose in starting a case? There is no need to delay, but perhaps a lot to lose in delaying any further.

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118 118 Money data breach
May 19, 2020
118 118 Money data breach legal action

We are taking legal action and seeking compensation on behalf of several victims that have approached us for help as victims of the 118 118 Money data breach.

If you have received notification from the company that your information has been exposed in the cyberattack, we may be able to represent you. The risks for the victims in the wake of this breach could be substantial given the nature of the data that has been compromised. You could be in line to receive compensation for the distress caused by the loss of control of your personal information. If any financial losses and expenses have also been incurred, we can also look to account for this too.

Read on for more information and advice.

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Mercedes emissions compensation
May 12, 2020
Mercedes emissions compensation claims

We are taking forward Mercedes emissions compensation claims in the same way that we have represented thousands for cases against Volkswagen, Porsche and Jaguar.

When we first took action against VW for their huge emissions scandal back in 2015, we strongly suspected that they would not be the only manufacturer to be investigated. Since then, other vehicle makers have been involved with legal actions and have initiated recalls around the world over emissions irregularities.

As we suspected, the VW scandal was the tip of the iceberg.

We are taking claims forward for Mercedes (Daimler) owners whose vehicles have been subject to recalls. We can represent clients on a No Win, No Fee basis for claims.

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Group Action specialists
May 05, 2020
Group Action specialists

As Group Action specialists, we are involved in dozens of actions and have established ourselves as a leading voice in this complex and niche area of law.

This is why we are representing so many clients in so many different actions; all on a No Win, No Fee basis. We have recovered millions of pounds for our clients over the years we have been giving victims a voice, and we continue to take new actions forward on a regular basis.

For our clients, we want them to completely trust in what we do. So, what is it that makes us specialists, what is our experience, and can we help you?

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Data Hack
April 28, 2020
LOQBOX data breach compensation advice

If you are a victim of the recent LOQBOX data breach, you may be entitled to claim compensation as part of our claimant group on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Earlier this year, LOQBOX was hacked and customer data was exposed. Some victims may have been put at an immediate risk of fraud because the information exposed included payment card details. If you have received confirmation that you are affected by this breach, we may be able to represent you for a legal case.

Read on for more information about the breach and how we may be able to help you, as well as how to speak to the team now for free, no-obligation advice.

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Data Hack Cyber
April 22, 2020
Midlands Virgin Media customers launch legal action

A large number of Midlands Virgin Media customers have come forward to start their compensation claim as victims of the data breach that was discovered at the end of February.

Coverage of the group action for justice has featured in mainstream media over the last few weeks, and over the last few days it has also featured in regional press. As more people know their rights, we have seen a huge influx of people starting their No Win, No Fee legal case.

If you are one of the Midlands Virgin Media customers affected by this significant cybersecurity leak, here is how we can help you.

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