body: Hypothetically, what legal standing would an individual who does not own a Volkswagen car have to sue Volkswagen for damage to health?
  
  
  As someone who suffers from respiratory issues, it seems that Volkswagen has likely contributed to the decline in my health in some way by having its cars emit 40x the legal limit of some pollutants known to damage human health.
  
  
  What laws cover this kind of injury and is there any precedence in UK law, e.g. for injury from other passive sources such as tobacco smoking or environmental damage?
  
  
  
title: Can I sue Volkswagen for damage to my health?