The Act on redress of mass damages in a collective action (Wet
afwikkeling massaschade in collectieve actie) (WAMCA) was approved
by the Dutch Senate on 19 March 2019, building on previous
legislation first introduced in July 2005.
One consequence of the new Act is that Dutch courts and Dutch
claimant foundations (associations representing an unnamed group
with similar interests) may become more attractive for large,
international collective actions with respect to events that took
place after 15 November 2016.
This is because, among other benefits, WAMCA has improved the
position of claimants seeking redress. In fact it makes collective
compensation actions possible on behalf of individuals and their
legal representatives.
