What was the class action settlement with GM?
A $121.1 million class action settlement has been reached to resolve a GM ignition switch lawsuit alleging a dangerous defect. The settlement benefits individuals who owned or leased a subject vehicle before the vehicle was announced to be part of a recall.
How can I find out if my car is part of the GM settlement?
Consumers can check their eligibility through the settlement website’s VIN lookup. GM vehicles have been subject to numerous recalls over the years, leading several consumers to file lawsuits against the auto company.
Is the 2013 Chevy Equinox excluded from the settlement?
Excluded from the settlement are all model year 2013 Equinox and Terrain vehicles manufactured by General Motors after the automaker changed its design for and production of the engines, as well as those who previously released the company from claims related to the oil consumption issue.
When does the GM ignition switch settlement end?
The final approval hearing for the GM ignition switch economic settlement is Dec. 18, 2020. Individuals who owned or leased a subject vehicle before the vehicle was announced to be part of a recall.
Who is the judge in the GM transmission case?
In late November, General Motors pressed Michigan District Court Judge David M. Lawson to dismiss a consolidated proposed class action lawsuit alleging the automaker’s 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions are defective.
When is the hearing on the GM lawsuit?
In its motion to dismiss, GM zeroed in on each of the plaintiffs’ 104 claims, which range from fraudulent omission and unjust enrichment to violations of the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, claiming they should not be allowed to proceed. A hearing on the motion is set for February 27, 2020.
Where was the GM ignition switch case filed?
In re: General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation, Case No. 1:14-mc-02543, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York www.GMIgnitionSwitchEconomicSettlement.com