General Motors LLC is facing a growing number of product liability claims alleging the GM ignition switch failure has resulted in multiple injuries and deaths. One of the most recent claims comes from a Georgia woman, alleging she sustained serious injuries after the GM ignition switch failure in her car caused her to be in an accident.

Plaintiff Deborah T. is filing this claim after discovering the company may have known about the alleged GM ignition switch failure for years. According to the GM ignition switch lawsuit, Deborah was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Impala and became involved in a motor collision on Feb. 4, 2016.

Deborah reportedly sustained serious injuries, including severe pain and discomfort in her head, neck, and shoulders. Deborah says she has since had to go through an intensive recovery process and has also accrued massive medical bills. Deborah alleges she will most likely continue to incur medical costs in the future, as she is still receiving ongoing care for her injuries.

Debora filed legal action against General Motors after discovering the automotive company has allegedly known about the potential GM ignition switch failure since 2001.

Overview of GM Ignition Switch Failure

The GM ignition switch failure occurs when the key suddenly shifts into the off position in the ignition slot, which causes the car to unexpectedly shut off. This shift is typically caused by external weight from key chains, but customers have reported the keys can shift from a simple knee bump.

Vehicles affected by the GM ignition switch failure suddenly shut off while in drive. With the key in the off position, drivers also experience loss of the car’s safety functions.

General Motors allegedly knew about the GM ignition switch failure problem since 2001, but did not take any action to recall the vehicles until 2014.

There have been over 100 deaths linked to the GM ignition switch failure, with approximately 13.8 million veicles recalled in the United States. In total, General Motors has had to recall 15.8 million vehicles due to GM ignition switch failure. Vehicles recalled by General Motors due to the GM ignition switch failure problem include:

• 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
• 2005-2007 Pontiac G5
• 2003-2007 Saturn Ion
• 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR
• 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit
• 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice
• 2007 Saturn Sky

General Motors had to issue over 29 vehicle recalls after facing even more public fallout and class action lawsuits over the defect, alleging multiple counts of negligence and failure to warn.

In addition, GM is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly placing vehicles on the market while being aware of the life threatening danger their products presented to the public.

In addition to the private litigation, General Motors is also being fine $35 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is facing an investigation from the United States Department of Justice, Congress, and several states. The Center for Auto Safety has linked 300 deaths to the GM ignition switch failure.

This GM ignition switch lawsuit includes multiple allegations, including negligence and failure to warn. Deborah states she would not have purchased the 2010 Chevrolet Impala if she had known about the potential GM ignition switch failure.

This GM Ignition Switch Lawsuit is Case No. 1:18-cv-00970-JMF, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.