GM Manifold Gasket - National Class Action

(Concluded Class Action)

A successful compromise settlement was been reached with GM, although liability was not admitted by GM. The settlement was announced publicly in mid-2008 and notice was given to potential Canadian class members by way of a court-approved Public Notice Program, which included various newspaper advertising. The deadline for GM vehicle owners to apply for compensation was April 30, 2009.

More information concerning the terms of the settlement may be available from the Settlement Administrator's website: http://www.gmcanadiansettlement.ca/

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