GM expects hundreds of claims over faulty switch

August, 01 2014

General Motors has adopted a BP-style programme to deal with its compensation claims as a result of a faulty ignition switch on its cars.

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General Motors is expecting several hundred claims to be files as it launches its compensation programme of $400 million. The company, which recalled 2.6 million vehicles after 54 accidents and 13 deaths as a result of a faulty ignition switch on some of its vehicles, has appointed Washington DC lawyer Kenneth Feinberg to run the compensaiton programme. The amount is not capped.

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GM expects hundreds of claims over faulty switch

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