For residents of Rijswijk affected by large-scale damage, such as in the woekerpolis affair or Dieselgate, advocacy organizations offer the opportunity to pursue collective litigation. Since 2020, it has also been possible to demand compensation jointly, which is particularly relevant locally at the Rijswijk Court.
What are collective actions in Rijswijk?
A collective action involves a legal case where an organization represents a group of affected individuals from Rijswijk and surrounding areas. This benefits local residents by:
- Spreading costs across multiple participants
- Providing a stronger negotiating position against multinationals
- Avoiding numerous individual proceedings at the Rijswijk Court
WAMCA (since 2020)
Under the Act on the Settlement of Mass Damage in Collective Action (WAMCA), advocacy organizations can now not only seek a legal declaration but also direct compensation for affected individuals in Rijswijk. This simplifies claims for local consumers.
Who can litigate on behalf of Rijswijk residents?
Litigation is reserved for qualified advocacy organizations that meet strict criteria:
- A foundation or association with full legal capacity
- Representation of similar interests of Rijswijk residents
- Adequate representation of the group
- Sufficient financial and expertise resources
Contact the Rijswijk Legal Aid Office for advice on suitable organizations.
Notable examples with impact on Rijswijk
- Woekerpolis affair, which affected many local savers
- Dieselgate involving fraudulent software in vehicles owned by Rijswijk residents
- Data breaches and privacy violations by tech giants
- Effects lease products that harmed investors in the region
Opt-out or opt-in in Rijswijk proceedings?
Under WAMCA, the opt-out system applies: residents of Rijswijk are automatically included in the ruling unless they opt out with the Rijswijk Court. In other cases, active registration (opt-in) is required. Reach out to the Municipality of Rijswijk or the Rijswijk Legal Aid Office for assistance with participation.
Veelgestelde vragen
Wat is mijn retourrecht?
Bij online aankopen heb je 14 dagen retourrecht zonder opgaaf van reden, tenzij de wettelijke uitzonderingen gelden.
Hoe lang geldt de wettelijke garantie?
Goederen moeten minimaal 2 jaar meewerken. Defecten die binnen 6 maanden ontstaan worden verondersteld al aanwezig te zijn.
Kan ik rente eisen over schulden?
Ja, je kunt wettelijke rente eisen (momenteel ongeveer 8% per jaar) over het openstaande bedrag.
Wat kan ik doen tegen oneerlijke handelspraktijken?
Je kunt klacht indienen bij de consumentenbond, de overheid of naar de rechter gaan.
Wat is een kredietovereenkomst?
Een kredietovereenkomst regelt hoe je geld leent, wat de rente is, en hoe je dit terugbetaalt.