{"id":7381,"date":"2025-05-20T12:02:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/the-out-of-court-negotiation-phase-in-puretech-engine-claims\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T15:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:19:11","slug":"the-out-of-court-negotiation-phase-in-puretech-engine-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/the-out-of-court-negotiation-phase-in-puretech-engine-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"The Out-of-Court Negotiation Phase in PureTech Engine Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The <\/span>out-of-court negotiation phase<\/b> is a key stage in the collective claim process for the defects of the 1.2 PureTech 1.2 engine. <\/span>1.2 PureTech<\/b>The out-of-court negotiation phase is a <\/span>to resolve the dispute without the need to go to court.<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

This step is part of PureTech Legal’s procedure and is aimed at achieving direct compensation for the affected parties through a <\/span>to achieve direct compensation for those affected through an amicable, but legally sound, amicable<\/b>but legally sound way.<\/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 an out-of-court negotiation?<\/b><\/h2>

It is a formal procedure in which the law firm represents the affected parties and:<\/span><\/p>

  • Send a <\/span>injunction to the manufacturer (Stellantis or its brands).<\/b>.<\/span>

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  • It raises a well-founded claim with documentary evidence.<\/span>

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  • It requests an economic and\/or technical solution for those affected.<\/span>

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    This is a legally recognized method, prior to the filing of a lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>

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    Why is this avenue being tried before trial?<\/b><\/h2>
    • It avoids the long timeframes of the judicial process (which can last 1 or 2 years).<\/b> (which can last 1 or 2 years).<\/span>

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    • Reduces procedural and expert costs.<\/b>

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    • Gives the manufacturer the opportunity to <\/span>to respond voluntarily<\/b> and avoid a conviction.<\/span>

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      In some cases, the manufacturer may offer:<\/span><\/p>

      • Full or partial reimbursement for repairs.<\/span>

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      • Compensatory checks.<\/span>

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      • Replacement of parts at no cost.<\/span>

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        What factors influence the success of this phase?<\/b><\/h2>
        • Volume of affected parties adhered to the collective claim.<\/b>

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        • Quality and soundness of the documentation provided<\/b> by clients.<\/span>

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        • Legal position of the manufacturer in similar processes.<\/span>

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        • Media or reputational pressure of the case.<\/span>

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          The greater the number of claimants, the more bargaining power is obtained.<\/span><\/p>

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          How long does this phase last?<\/b><\/h2>

          Generally, out-of-court negotiation takes between 1 and 3 months. <\/span>between 1 and 3 months<\/b> from the sending of the injunction. There is no guarantee of success, but it allows to evaluate the willingness of the trademark to negotiate without the need for a trial.<\/span><\/p>

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

          In case of silence or rejection by the manufacturer, we proceed to:<\/span><\/p>

          • File a class action lawsuit.<\/span>

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          • Request precautionary measures if necessary.<\/span>

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          • Activate the judicial conciliation <\/span>prior judicial conciliation<\/b> (see following article).<\/span>

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            The process continues without the affected party having to take any additional steps.<\/span><\/p>

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            Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>

            Out-of-court negotiation is a strategic step that can accelerate compensation and avoid going to court. It is a completely safe route, managed by the legal team, and that <\/span>does not involve additional costs for the affected party.<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

            Are you already in the collective claim? Then your case will be considered at this stage automatically. <\/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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