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In re: General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation

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Case Number:

1:14-md-02543

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action, Multi-district Litigation

Judge:

Jesse M. Furman

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  1. September 24, 2014

    Judge Orders Cooperation In GM Ignition Switch MDL

    A New York federal judge on Wednesday ordered General Motors LLC and plaintiffs to work together to coordinate discovery in the multidistrict litigation over GM's deadly ignition switch defect, saying a joint effort would help ensure an "efficient and speedy resolution" of the case.

  2. September 18, 2014

    GM Says Ga. Ignition Switch Atty Is Obstructing MDL

    General Motors LLC on Wednesday urged a New York federal judge to enter a gatekeeping order to maintain coordination in the multidistrict litigation over its deadly ignition switch defect, saying repeated court appearances by counsel in a Georgia state court action have obstructed GM's ability to comply with the discovery process.

  3. August 15, 2014

    Toyota Acceleration Vets To Lead GM Ignition Switch MDL

    A New York federal judge on Friday tapped a trio of attorneys to spearhead multidistrict litigation over General Motors Co.'s deadly ignition switch defect, sticking entirely with veterans of the unintended acceleration lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp.

  4. August 08, 2014

    Judge Warms To Discovery In GM Ignition Switch MDL

    A New York federal judge on Thursday indicated he would likely allow limited discovery to proceed in multidistrict litigation over deadly General Motors LLC ignition switches, saying it would streamline and advance the litigation without interfering with the proceedings before the bankruptcy court.

  5. July 31, 2014

    GM Sued Over Pre-Bankruptcy Deaths, Injuries

    General Motors was hit with a new suit Thursday in New York federal court by more than 150 plaintiffs suing over injuries and deaths that took place before the automaker entered into bankruptcy in 2009, claiming the "restrictive" terms of the GM victims' compensation fund prevents them from qualifying for payouts.