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January 11 2017
Statement From A.G. Schneiderman On Volkswagen
News from Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2017
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STATEMENT FROM A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ON VOLKSWAGEN
NEW YORK - Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement regarding the settlement announced today between Volkswagen and the federal government. Last year, Attorney General Schneiderman announced a lawsuit against Volkswagen for selling cars equipped with illegal emissions control cheat devices and violating state environmental laws; that lawsuit is still pending.
“As described in our complaint, Volkswagen demonstrated a total disregard for the law and for the protection of public health and the environment.
“I am pleased that the company is finally admitting its wrongdoing and taking responsibility for its actions. But it must also take responsibility for the damage done to the environment in states across the country.”
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