RBB expert gives evidence on overcharge and pass-on before the CAT

An RBB team was instructed to assist Autoliv and ZF/TRW (both suppliers of occupant safety systems) during the trial stage of their litigation with the Stellantis Group.  The matter concerned a claim by the Stellantis Group that it had suffered loss as a result of alleged anticompetitive agreements involving Autoliv and ZF/TRW in relation to the supply of airbags, seatbelts and steering wheels to Peugeot SA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Vauxhall Opel. 

RBB expert, Adrian MajumdarAdrian MajumdarManaging Partner, gave evidence in the hot-tub and was cross-examined, inter alia, in relation to econometric estimates of alleged overcharge and pass-on.  Adrian worked alongside an RBB team comprising Katie CurryKatie CurryPartner, Joost VandenbosscheJoost VandenbosschePrincipal, Tim ReuterTim ReuterPrincipal, Hendrik MederHendrik MederAssociate Principal, and Aidan HeijmansAidan HeijmansSenior Associate. 

RBB was instructed by White & Case on behalf of Autoliv and by Macfarlanes on behalf of ZF/TRW.  The parties are awaiting the CAT’s judgement.