GM has been on the defensive as people have expressed anger over both why they did not recall the airbags soon enough and what could happen if these potentially lethal devices are left in vehicles. The focus then shifted to GM’s new CEO Mary Barra. To strategize a defence against the mounting lawsuits, she authorized an investigation into possible defects in some faulty ignition switches that might be responsible for numerous car accidents.
What is the GM Ignition Law Suit?
The GM Ignition Lawsuit was filed on September 10, 2011, alleging that the company engaged in a conspiracy to suppress ignition switch problems. The plaintiffs allege that there were defects in the ignition switches from the time they were manufactured and that this allowed the cars to be started in an unsafe manner, leading to numerous accidents.
Who is Behind The GM Ignition Lawsuit?
The GM Ignition Lawsuit is the result of a coalition of individuals who are suing General Motors over a defective ignition switch. The switch has been linked to at least 13 deaths and many more injuries. The suit is being led by a group of lawyers from Milford, Connecticut and Washington D.C. The plaintiffs are asking for damages and legal fees. The plaintiffs allege that GM knew about the defect for years before issuing recalls.
Why should you care about the GM ignition lawsuit?
If you own a GM vehicle, especially if it’s one of the affected cars, you should care about this ignition lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that GM engaged in false advertising and concealment in order to mislead consumers into thinking the airbags in their vehicles were safe. If you have a GM car that was purchased within the last several years, it’s important to get it inspected and see if your car is part of the recalled batch.
What impact will this lawsuit have on the automotive industry?
In mid-March of this year, General Motors filed a lawsuit against Takata Corporation, alleging that Takata’s airbag inflators are responsible for at least 19 deaths and more than 100 injuries in GM vehicles. If the plaintiffs prove their case against Takata, the automotive manufacturer would be reimbursed for expenses related to the recall of millions of their vehicles.
This lawsuit has drawn significant attention to the issue of ignition switches and airbags. Many consumers are still unaware of how these devices interact, or whether they need to take any action as a result of the recent GM recall. This lawsuit could have a significant impact on the automotive industry, as it forces manufacturers to confront the fact that defective parts are causing serious injury and death.
How do most class action lawsuits work?
When a group of people have been injured as the result of something, they can file a class-action lawsuit. This means that instead of going through individual litigation, the group can negotiate with the defendant on their behalf. This is important because it allows the group to get a much stronger win than if each lawsuit were tried separately. The class-action lawsuit process also benefits defendants in at least two ways: 1) it can lead to a negotiated settlement with less risk for them and 2) it can deter other plaintiffs from filing lawsuits in the future.
When filing a class-action lawsuit, it’s important to understand how most work. The three steps are:
1) identify the class
2) determine who is eligible to join the class
3) bring the suit
Conclusions
The GM ignition lawsuit was filed based on allegations that they Downloaded the wrong software onto approximately 2 million cars in the US. They are also claiming that this software caused the death of over 100 people and widespread injuries to others. This is only one of many lawsuits pending against GM as a result of its defective products.
