(T) PSA Automobiles SA & Others v Autoliv AB & Others [2025] CAT 9 (21 February 2025)
- Citation
- [2025] CAT 9
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Posture
- Competition Appeal / Judgment
More details
- Posture
- Competition Appeal / Judgment
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01
Holding and result
The Tribunal held that the applicants established a prima facie case for follow-on damages based on the European Commission's infringement decision, subject to further determination of quantum and causation.
Court disposition
Partially allowed
Orders
- The claim is allowed in part, with quantum and causation to be determined at a later stage.
- Directions given for further submissions on damages.
02
Material facts
Parties
PSA Automobiles SA & Others
ApplicantAutoliv AB & Others
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Competition Appeal / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the respondents are liable for damages arising from cartel conduct in the automotive sector
- 02
Whether the applicants are entitled to follow-on damages under UK competition law
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicants argued that the respondents participated in a cartel that caused them loss and that they are entitled to damages as a result of the European Commission's infringement decision.
- Respondent
- The respondents denied liability, challenged the causation and quantum of damages, and raised issues regarding limitation and jurisdiction.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 1998, Section 47A
Follow-on damages claims are permissible where a competition authority has found an infringement.
- 02
Case law and Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules
Claimants must prove causation and quantum of loss, even in follow-on claims.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Tribunal held that the applicants established a prima facie case for follow-on damages based on the European Commission's infringement decision, subject to further determination of quantum and causation.
Court disposition
Partially allowed
- The claim is allowed in part, with quantum and causation to be determined at a later stage.
- Directions given for further submissions on damages.
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