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A 2005 Chevy Cobalt, one of the many recalled GM vehicles.

First Class-Action Suit Filed Over Botched GM Recall Tied To At Least 12 Deaths

When a carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles over an ignition problem that could cause a car to stall and crash without the airbags deploying, a lawsuit is likely. Throw in the fact that the car company knew about the defect for a dozen years, received numerous complaints from customers and dealerships, and is tied to anywhere from 12 to more than 300 deaths, and you have the beginnings of a lawsuit bonanza. [More]