The GM Ignition Switch Trial Result Few Saw Coming

[Gorehamj]

John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
3/31/2016

General Motors has made it two in a row now. Both of the first trials brought to court have resulted in wins for GM. In this most recent win for GM a jury decided for the automaker in a New York case involving a 2014 accident that injured two. The prior case was tossed by the judge after the party that brought the case was found to be lying (in the eyes of the court).

 

The New York Times reported today that this is one of the six bellwether cases being tried to determine how a settlement or class action trial might proceed. GM commented on the case in a statement, saying “The jurors studied the merits of the case and saw the truth. This was a very minor accident that had absolutely nothing to do with the car’s ignition switch.”

 

Read about the prior case here.

 

Graphic courtesy of GM

[SnakeEyeSS]

I'm wondering how the first cases that get tried, the "bellwether" as you put it, are the people who really don't seem to have a case to begin with. Guessing that they are quietly settling the big ones to keep them out of the press.

[Thomcat]

When do I get my Camaro's switchblade key un-recalled and reverted back to a one piece?

[GMCustomerService]

When do I get my Camaro's switchblade key un-recalled and reverted back to a one piece?

Good Evening Thomcat,

 

I would certainly like to assist with any questions you have regarding your Camaro. Please feel free to send any questions or concerns you have our way. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

 

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