A8 Litigation
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A8 Litigation
Is anyone involved in and/or have information about the case: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida - Duffy, et al., v. General Motors, Inc. ?
This case was filed December 18, 2018 and supposedly deals specifically with the issues surrounding A8 transmissions for 16 GM models including Corvettes manufactured between 2015 - 2019.
Any information would be appreciated.
This case was filed December 18, 2018 and supposedly deals specifically with the issues surrounding A8 transmissions for 16 GM models including Corvettes manufactured between 2015 - 2019.
Any information would be appreciated.
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Jan 7, 2019, 06:57 PM
Instructor
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I have been a lawyer for almost fifty years and a judge for nearly thirty years. I read the entire complaint. It appears to me to be extremely well prepared by attorneys who have done their homework. I have also researched the law firm which prepared the complaint. It seems to be quite competent and large enough to have sufficient resources to do battle with GM. I have been waiting for such a lawsuit since my 2015 Stingray began to shudder at about 15,000 miles and I came to realize that the transmission was defective. I have had the so-called "fixes", including having the torque converter replaced. Problems persist with the transmission in my car. I have refrained from repeatedly bringing it to the dealer (who has been most sympathetic and cooperative) because I have concluded that the problem is a design defect, for which GM has been unwilling to take responsibility. I am at last hopeful that GM will be forced to take responsibility for the defective transmission it sold me and so many others and either come up with a way to actually fix the transmission or compensate us for having sold us a vehicle with a defective transmission.
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Very well prepared case. A lot to read. It appears only 6 states are affected by this litigation. I wonder how that will work out for everybody else not living in these 6 states if this case is litigated and ruled in favor of the plantiffs?
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It is dated Dec 18, 2018. This suit must be the reason why GM recently posted notice in December that there is going to be a fix in the first quarter of 2019 for the A8.. They know they are in trouble as a result of this. They are going to pay through the nose making everyone whole when judgement is ruled against them. See, contrary to what naysayers will tell you, there is hope when people speak out.
Last edited by MMD; Jan 7, 2019 at 06:30 PM.
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Instructor
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From: TX
I have been a lawyer for almost fifty years and a judge for nearly thirty years. I read the entire complaint. It appears to me to be extremely well prepared by attorneys who have done their homework. I have also researched the law firm which prepared the complaint. It seems to be quite competent and large enough to have sufficient resources to do battle with GM. I have been waiting for such a lawsuit since my 2015 Stingray began to shudder at about 15,000 miles and I came to realize that the transmission was defective. I have had the so-called "fixes", including having the torque converter replaced. Problems persist with the transmission in my car. I have refrained from repeatedly bringing it to the dealer (who has been most sympathetic and cooperative) because I have concluded that the problem is a design defect, for which GM has been unwilling to take responsibility. I am at last hopeful that GM will be forced to take responsibility for the defective transmission it sold me and so many others and either come up with a way to actually fix the transmission or compensate us for having sold us a vehicle with a defective transmission.
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I'm thinking that GM will have to address this lawsuit and it will impact them in a significant way. The lawyers litigating this suit are not a bunch of hicks. Maybe there is hope for many GM owners with A8 tranmissions.
Drifting
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Sure, get in line behind C6Z06 owners...
I was a participant in a MB Class Action on earlier V6s from mid 2000s; took years. Ultimately I did receive about $3000 toward an $8000 repair.
I wouldn’t hold my breath and for compensation be prepared to show damages. Best thing that could happen in a GM fix.
I was a participant in a MB Class Action on earlier V6s from mid 2000s; took years. Ultimately I did receive about $3000 toward an $8000 repair.
I wouldn’t hold my breath and for compensation be prepared to show damages. Best thing that could happen in a GM fix.
Melting Slicks
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From: Harrisburg PA
I have been a lawyer for almost fifty years and a judge for nearly thirty years. I read the entire complaint. It appears to me to be extremely well prepared by attorneys who have done their homework. I have also researched the law firm which prepared the complaint. It seems to be quite competent and large enough to have sufficient resources to do battle with GM. I have been waiting for such a lawsuit since my 2015 Stingray began to shudder at about 15,000 miles and I came to realize that the transmission was defective. I have had the so-called "fixes", including having the torque converter replaced. Problems persist with the transmission in my car. I have refrained from repeatedly bringing it to the dealer (who has been most sympathetic and cooperative) because I have concluded that the problem is a design defect, for which GM has been unwilling to take responsibility. I am at last hopeful that GM will be forced to take responsibility for the defective transmission it sold me and so many others and either come up with a way to actually fix the transmission or compensate us for having sold us a vehicle with a defective transmission.
Well done your honor.
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Melting Slicks
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I had issues with my 2015 C7 from Day 1, minimal at first escalating for the next 18 months to a point that made the car nearly undrivable except in manual mode. Finally, in Feb. 2017 it was fixed by replacing the TC and doing the 3X flush, but by that time my confidence in the A8 was exhausted, especially with other owners with newer cars continuing to report these issues and others needing repeat repairs. I decided to trade the car soon thereafter for an 2017 M7, which I am very happy with. I did take a monetary hit on a car I would've kept for years had the tranny been reliable, so I wonder if there is any consideration for owners in my situation.
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