Mercedes-Benz to pay $149.6M to settle emissions cheating allegations in over 211,000 diesel cars.

Mercedes-Benz has agreed to pay $149.6 million in a multistate settlement over allegations it used illegal software in over 211,000 diesel vehicles from 2008 to 2016 to bypass emissions standards. The settlement, led by 50 state attorneys general including South Carolina’s Alan Wilson, resolves claims of deceptive trade practices and environmental violations. South Carolina will receive $2,024,981, reflecting about 1,820 affected vehicles sold in the state. An additional $29.6 million is suspended and may be waived if a consumer relief program is completed. The company denies wrongdoing. A separate $630,000 settlement with Wisconsin also resolves emissions-related allegations.