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Action over allegedly "clocked" Japanese imports is resolved
Summary
In a High Court case concerning the sale of allegedly "clocked" second‑hand cars imported from Japan, the action against Mr Ali Babar, Mr Ali Asad and Cars Point Ltd was resolved and struck out. The plaintiffs, Stuart Kessie, John McCormack and Caroline Bermingham, claimed that more than 20 vehicles they purchased from the defendants had their odometers tampered with, reducing mileage from around 170,000 km to about 63,000 km, and that they were deceived into paying a higher price. They sought refunds and had approached Gardaí. Temporary freezing orders were obtained against Mr Babar and Mr Asad, but the defendants did not appear in court. Judge Caroline Costello agreed to strike out the proceedings and vacated the freezing orders, with no details of any settlement disclosed. The case was therefore concluded without a judgment on the alleged fraud.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Action over allegedly "clocked" Japanese imports is resolved. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2018-10-16 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Nangor Road
- Blanchardstown
- Wansford Road
- Hollystown Park
- Dublin
Topics
Fraud Stage Hearing Or Decision
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