Section 5: Mediation

Only the applicant association may take part in mediation, under the conditions set out in the Chapter I of Title II of Law no. 95-125 of 8 February 1995 relating to the organisation of the courts and to civil, criminal and administrative procedure, in order to obtain compensation for the individual losses mentioned in Article L. 623-1.

Any agreement negotiated on behalf of the group is subject to approval by the judge, who checks that it complies with the interests of those to whom it is intended to apply and gives it enforceability.This agreement specifies the publicity measures necessary to inform the consumers concerned of the possibility of joining it, as well as the time limits and procedures for this membership.