Organization

To increase transparency and provide you with better insight into our work, we are happy to explain in detail how our Foundation ensures compliance with the legislation. This is done by various entities including the Foundation itself, its funder, a Board of Directors, the Supervisory Board, and the law firm that represents victims of various forms of unlawful conduct.

The Consumer Justice Foundation is a Dutch legal entity (a foundation) established as a non-profit organization to advocate for victims of corporate misconduct.

Our Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, whose work is overseen by the Supervisory Board. The Board's activities are managed according to the Claim Code 2019. The Foundation must comply with this code and report annually. Board members receive compensation for expenses related to the Foundation's activities and attending meetings, the amounts of which are determined by the Supervisory Board. The board meets as often as the directors call a meeting, and each member has one vote.

The Supervisory Board oversees the policy and strategy of the Board while the Board directs the daily activities of the Foundation. The Supervisory Board also advises the Board, which is an important part of our governance. The Supervisory Board meets at least once a year, and each member has one vote.

Additional information about our board members:

Board members are paid €250 per hour for their efforts. Reasonable travel, accommodation, and meal costs are also reimbursed.

None of the board members has a conflict of interest with the Foundation or any interest that could compromise their independence.

The Consumer Justice Foundation is handling different (collective) actions. The collective action against the ten largest Energy suppliers is funded by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro. If and to the extent that success in that case is achieved—i.e., in the event of a successful compensation award or settlement from the defendants—a success fee from the total compensation awarded to the persons affected will be deducted from the proceeds. This success fee will range between 10% and 25%, depending on the total compensation secured and or the duration of the action. The percentage will in any way not exceed 25% and will decrease progressively as the total compensation increases, potentially falling to 10% or less. The deducted success fee will be used to compensate Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP for its role in supporting the litigation and its funding (risk). Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP works a no cure no pay basis. Therefore, if no success is reached the funder will not receive any fee.  

Our lawsuits against companies that commit unlawful acts are filed on a no cure, no pay basis. If there is a surplus remaining after payment that is not claimed by represented claimants, we will use this surplus in accordance with the Foundation's objectives.