General Motors Is Sued by Arizona for $3 Billion Over Recalls

NY Times ^ | November 20, 2014 | Rebecca R. Ruiz

[driftdiver]

GM needs another bailout.

[rdcbn]

This ignition lock issue is total BS.

The problem is caused by drivers using a very heavy key chain full of keys which puts extraordinary wear and tear on the ignition locking system

[jazusamo]

The fact that GM knew about the problem and re-engineered the switch in 2005 but didn’t put out a recall cost a number of lives, that’s not BS.

[blueunicorn6]

The GM UAW employees can get the Democrats to take money from me and give it to them, but they will never get another cent from me voluntarily. I will never buy another UAW assembled vehicle.

[Red Badger]

Government Motors ...................ObamaCare............what’s the difference? You die either way....................

[W.]

Let me see.
GM builds a crappy product.
Government says GM defrauded its customers to the tune of 3 billion dollars.
Government seeks to take 3 billion dollars from GM.
Yet, the defrauded customers get nothing.
Smells like another 'class action lawsuit' minus the 15¢ checks lawyers remit to the victims.
We've too many lawyers running the show in DC.

[jazusamo]

I couldn’t agree more.

I can see consumers getting compensation for their loss but not a state.

Yep, way too many lawyers.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Attorney General Thomas C. Horne, got booted, and now he is playing games. I hate Gubmint Motors, but this is BS.

[usurper]

Yet, the defrauded customers get nothing.

Yes it will be fun to watch how the state demonstrates its actual damages. You can't just declare without their consent that every state GM owner has been damaged and then keep the money for your self.

It would be one thing if the defective product caused significant damage to state roads or something but this is just nuts.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Exactly how does AZ have standing?

[jazusamo]

I agree...Didn’t know he got ousted, thanks.

[jazusamo]

I’ve no idea, check post 9.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Thanks, so it’s a tantrum.

[jazusamo]

It sure looks that way :)

[jazusamo]

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[SMM48]

If, by some miracle, AZ wins the case and is awarded $3B, what will the state do with the money? Will the residents, who own a GM car, get a piece of the pie?

[11th Commandment]

GM needs another bailout.

Interesting you bring this point up because if GM filed bankruptcy, the legal course for creditor protection all companies must follow and not Emperor Obama's restructure plan, GM would be facing bankruptcy fraud.

[jazusamo]

According to the article AZ is suing for civil penalties, not restitution for consumers. I think this AZ AG is delusional.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Horne is a lunatic. Good on some things, but a loon.