Compensation for General Motors Bailout Accident Victims: Waiving Statute of Limitations
This act allows victims of accidents caused by defective General Motors vehicles, who filed lawsuits by July 9, 2015, to seek compensation from the U.S. government, even if the statute of limitations has passed. This means that individuals injured or killed due to GM vehicle defects, covered by the government bailout, can receive fair compensation for their losses, including damages for death or personal injuries, plus interest and legal fees.
Key points
Waives the statute of limitations for lawsuits against the U.S. government related to defective General Motors vehicles, filed on or before July 9, 2015.
The U.S. government will pay just compensation to eligible claimants, equal to 2.5 times the allowed claim amount, plus interest and reasonable legal fees.
Applies to individuals who suffered death or personal injuries caused by or attributable to alleged defects in GM vehicles manufactured or sold on or before June 1, 2009.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5331
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-11