Grant & Eisenhofer served on the Executive Committee and helped secure a $150 million settlement in nationwide litigation against General Motors over defective ignition switches linked to deaths, injuries, and massive vehicle recalls
Plaintiff(s):
Consumers and vehicle owners nationwide
Case type / claims:
Consumer fraud and product liability class action alleging defective ignition switch design, concealment of known safety defects, and overpayment for vehicles equipped with the faulty part.
Defendant(s):
General Motors LLC
Jurisdiction:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Year:
2020
Outcome:
- $150 million settlement resolving claims of defective ignition switches across more than two million recalled vehicles.
- Exposed GM’s concealment of safety risks and delayed recall action.
- Case led to strengthened automotive safety disclosure and compliance practices.
