After the out-of-court negotiation phase, and if this is unsuccessful, the next step in the collective claim for the engines 1.2 PureTech is the formal filing of the legal action. However, before going to court, the law provides for an intermediate possibility: judicial conciliation. judicial conciliation.
In this article we explain what this procedure is, what objectives it pursues and what the possible scenarios are for those affected.
What is judicial conciliation?
This is a hearing convened by the court, in which both parties (the affected parties and the manufacturer) meet to explore the possibility of reaching a settlement. explore the possibility of reaching an agreement before the trial is held.
This procedure:
- It is legally regulated in the Civil Procedure Law.
- It is voluntary but voluntary but strategic.
- It allows the conflict to be resolved with a conformity judgment if there is an agreement.
Why is this approach being tried?
- It avoids a long and costly trial.
- Shorten resolution times.
- It allows obtaining financial compensation without resorting to expert evidence or an oral hearing.
It is especially useful when there is a history of similar agreements in other proceedings or when the volume of affected parties is high.
What happens at the hearing?
During the conciliation hearing:
- The judge acts as an impartial mediator.
- The firm’s lawyer represents all affected members.
- Stellantis (or the corresponding brand) may submit a compensation offer or maintain its rejection position.
If there is an agreement, it is formalized by judicial act and has value of a final judgment.
What happens if there is no agreement?
If the conciliation is unsuccessful:
- The ordinary judicial proceeding is continued.
- Evidence (documentary, expert, testimonial if applicable).
- An oral trial is held and the judge will issue a sentence.
It is not necessary for the affected parties to appear at the hearing or trial. Everything is handled through the lawyers.
Does this affect the costs of the process?
No. Legal costs are covered by the pay-for-success model. pay-per-success and the attempt of conciliation does not generate any additional costs for the affected party.
Conclusion
The judicial conciliation is a real opportunity to reach a solution before trial. Although it does not guarantee success, it represents one more strategic tool in the collective legal process.
Are you already part of the claim? Then you don’t have to do anything else: your case will be automatically included in this phase.