Category: Ignition switch

GM IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS include growing number of lawsuits

GM IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS include growing number of lawsuits

According to The Wall Street Journal, “there is a growing controversy over General Motors’ handling of defective ignition switches.”  This controversy has drawn the interest of high-profile plaintiffs’ attorneys and now more than 80 civil suits have been filed against GM concerning the defective switches.  Most of the damages include the repair costs and decline…

ANOTHER FATAL CRASH MAY BE LINKED TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ignition-switch defect

ANOTHER FATAL CRASH MAY BE LINKED TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ignition-switch defect

For several weeks, CBS News has been reporting on its investigation into a General Motors (GM) recall.  At least 13 people have died in accidents linked to an ignition-switch defect. CBS News’ reporting showed GM was aware of the problem years before the recall.  On Tuesday, a congressional committee opened an investigation. Last month, GM…