{"id":7236,"date":"2025-05-20T12:02:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/judicial-settlement-in-the-1-2-puretech-engine-claim-what-is-it-and-what-does-it-involve\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T15:17:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:17:23","slug":"judicial-settlement-in-the-1-2-puretech-engine-claim-what-is-it-and-what-does-it-involve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/judicial-settlement-in-the-1-2-puretech-engine-claim-what-is-it-and-what-does-it-involve\/","title":{"rendered":"Judicial Settlement in the 1.2 PureTech Engine Claim: What is it and what does it involve?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After the out-of-court negotiation phase, and if this is unsuccessful, the next step in the collective claim for the engines <\/span>1.2 PureTech<\/b> is the formal filing of the <\/span>legal action<\/b>. However, before going to court, the law provides for an intermediate possibility: judicial conciliation. <\/span>judicial conciliation<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

In this article we explain what this procedure is, what objectives it pursues and what the possible scenarios are for those affected.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is judicial conciliation?<\/b><\/h2>

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. <\/span>explore the possibility of reaching an agreement<\/b> before the trial is held.<\/span><\/p>

This procedure:<\/span><\/p>

  • It is legally regulated in the <\/span>Civil Procedure Law<\/b>.<\/span>

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  • It is voluntary but <\/span>voluntary but strategic<\/b>.<\/span>

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  • It allows the conflict to be resolved with a conformity judgment if there is an agreement.<\/span>

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    Why is this approach being tried?<\/b><\/h2>
    • It avoids a long and costly trial.<\/span>

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    • Shorten resolution times.<\/span>

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    • It allows obtaining financial compensation without resorting to expert evidence or an oral hearing.<\/span>

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      It is especially useful when there is a history of similar agreements in other proceedings or when the volume of affected parties is high.<\/span><\/p>

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      What happens at the hearing?<\/b><\/h2>

      During the conciliation hearing:<\/span><\/p>

      • The judge acts as an impartial mediator.<\/span>

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      • The firm’s lawyer represents all affected members.<\/span>

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      • Stellantis (or the corresponding brand) may submit a compensation offer or maintain its rejection position.<\/span>

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        If there is an agreement, it is formalized by <\/span>judicial act<\/b> and has <\/span>value of a final judgment<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

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        What happens if there is no agreement?<\/b><\/h2>

        If the conciliation is unsuccessful:<\/span><\/p>

        • The ordinary judicial proceeding is continued.<\/span>

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        • Evidence (documentary, expert, testimonial if applicable).<\/span>

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        • An oral trial is held and the judge will issue a sentence.<\/span>

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          It is not necessary for the affected parties to appear at the hearing or trial. Everything is handled through the lawyers. <\/span><\/p>

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          Does this affect the costs of the process?<\/b><\/h2>

          No. Legal costs are covered by the pay-for-success model. <\/span>pay-per-success<\/b> and the attempt of conciliation does not generate any additional costs for the affected party.<\/span><\/p>

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          Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>

          The <\/span>judicial conciliation<\/b> 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.<\/span><\/p>

          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. <\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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