- Plaintiff
- Melton, Ken
- Represented By:
- Cooper, Lance (The Cooper Firm)
- Defense
- General Motors Corporation
- Represented By:
- Ingram, Robert (Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele LLP (Marietta))
Melton v. General Motors
CONCLUDED
Hearing
08/09/14 – 08/09/14
Summary
This is a wrongful death action against General Motors and an auto dealership filed by the parents of a driver allegedly killed due to a faulty, GM-manufactured vehicle ignition switch. The parents had accepted a reported $5 million settlement, but seek to rescind the settlement and renew their action against GM, alleging that the auto manufacturer provided them false information and covered up knowledge of the defective ignition switch. The defense moved to dismiss the action on grounds of res judicata.
Outcome
Judge denied GM's motion to dismiss.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Judge
- Kathryn Tanksley
- Jurisdiction
- State Court of Georgia, Cobb County
- Court
- Cobb County State Court
- Case Number
- 2011-A-2652
- Industry
- Automotive
- Practice Area
- Products Liability
- Expert Witnesses
- Lay Witnesses
Sessions
AM Session
Oral Arguments
5 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.