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Man killed after losing control of vehicle, three others injured
Man killed after losing control of vehicle, three others injured A 28-year-old man was killed and three other passengers injured after he lost control of his SUV last Saturday night in Cobb County. Corey W. Green, from Powder Springs, was driving a maroon 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer on Hiram Lithia Springs Road, when he lost control…
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General Motors says it owns part of your car, but you just license it
General Motors says it owns part of your car, but you just license it Remember that car you spent thousands of dollars on? General Motors says you don’t own parts of it. They are pretty crucial parts too. During a hearing conducted by the US Copyright Office, a GM attorney said that the company believes…
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GM fund approves 3 new death claims to 107 – The Detroit News
GM fund approves 3 new death claims to 107 – The Detroit News By David Shepardson and Melissa Burden Georgia attorney Lance Cooper said in an interview last week that some cases are being denied because there is not enough proof the ignition switch defect caused a crash or the injuries or fatalities. His firm has…
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GM Recalls 522K Malibus and Trucks for Seat Hazards
GM Recalls 522K Malibus and Trucks for Seat Hazards General Motors is recalling 469,000 2011-2012 Chevy Malibus for a defective seat cable and 53,000 2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks for defective seat frame hooks. The Malibu defect affects 437,045 vehicles in the United States. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt…
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Cadillac Recalls ATS for Hair-Trigger Sunroof
Cadillac Recalls ATS for Hair-Trigger Sunroof General Motors is recalling nearly 67,000 Cadillac ATS compact sports sedans for a defect with its power sunroof controls. The affected models were manufactured between 2013 and 2014. The defective sunroofs can close automatically if the non-recessed switches are just barely touched. GM decided to recall the vehicles because…
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Toyota, Honda, and Fiat Chrysler issue ‘follow up’ recalls for 2.12 million vehicles
Toyota, Honda, and Fiat Chrysler issue ‘follow up’ recalls for 2.12 million vehicles Recalls only make a difference if they fix the problem. For 2.12 million vehicles with defective control units, this is not the case. The defective electronic control units could cause airbags in vehicles to inadvertently deploy, resulting in severe injuries or even…
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Press Release: Melton Case Settles After Exposing GM Cover-up
News Release Melton Case Settles After Exposing GM Cover-up WHAT: News conference call to address the Melton v. GM case WHO: Lance Cooper, The Cooper FirmBeasley Allen Founding Shareholder Jere L. Beasley WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2015 10:00 a.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. EST WHERE: Ready Access Number: 866-365-44067-Diget Access Code: 4275588 WHY: The Cooper…
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Senate Panel Approves Auto Whistleblower Bill
Senate Panel Approves Auto Whistleblower Bill The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved a measure which would offer financial incentives for auto industry employees who share uncovered safety defects with the government. The unanimous decision came after two large auto safety crises in 2014: the defective GM ignition switch and the faulty and explosive Takata airbags.…
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Just Keep Fighting – Featured Clients Robert and SheriLynn Meyer
Just Keep Fighting – Featured Clients Robert and SheriLynn Meyer In August 2008, Robert Meyer was driving a 2006 Chevy Cobalt when he inexplicably lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. The airbags did not deploy and he broke his spine. Our office later discovered, after hiring investigators, that Robert lost control due…
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What is a Black Box Download?
What is a Black Box Download? With the recent GM crisis, you may have heard the term “Black Box Download” thrown around and not known what it meant. A black box is used in newer car models as an event data recorder. Car manufacturers usually use the “black box” to assess their vehicles, but it…
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