Mercedes-Benz might have to pay interest in truck cartel claims, EU judges say
( April 30, 2026, 08:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Truckmaker Mercedes-Benz may have to pay interest on cartel damages from the point when harm occurred, the EU’s top court said on Thursday. In an Austrian referral, EU judges clarified that statutory interest should not be limited to the date a claim is brought, where that would undermine full compensation. The case stems from Austrian transport company Wenzel Logistics, which sued Mercedes over inflated truck prices.The decision is attached. The case reference is C-191/25 Wenzel Logistics....
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