Judge Rules Against GM on Defective Ignition Switches – Allows Pursuit of Punitive Damages

A New York Federal Judge will allow the next plaintiffs to pursue punitive damages against the new GM for defective ignition switches.  According to Southern District Judge Jesse Furman, the post-bankruptcy company has an obligation to warn consumers about the old GM defect according to Virginia law.  Monday’s announcement stems from multi-district litigation over the defective switches.

http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/home/id=1202765133613/Judge-Rules-Duty-to-Warn-Applies-in-Next-GM-Ignition-Switch-Trial?mcode=1202617075062&curindex=5&slreturn=20160715223650