Plaintiffs lose ‘vexatious’ $49-billion lawsuit over Mercedes-Benz van lease

Mercedes-Benz Storefront — The British Columbia Supreme Court awarded Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada nearly $70,000 for the breach of the lease, attorney fees and legal expenses. (GREG LAYSON)

By:

Eric Freedman

August 12, 2022 10:00 AM

A pair of lessors of a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris hoped to win more than $49 billion from the lender that defaulted them and repossessed their vehicle.

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