Dozens of people are suing General Motors over its ignition switch problem.
Texas attorney Bob Hilliard represents about 70 families suing GM in a variety of state and federal courts.
He says his clients were “stunned” to hear GM CEO Mary Barra admit the problem was a result of "incompetence and neglect."
“I don’t think that GM can come into a court of law anymore and argue it wasn’t their fault,” says Hilliard. He says the only thing GM can argue now is “what is the value of the loss.”
But Hilliard says he does worry GM will claim it's not liable for problems predating its bankruptcy. He cites a case involving a Pennsylvania man who was paralyzed from the chest down in an accident.
“In court they say GM did not design this vehicle. GM did not manufacture this vehicle. GM did not sell this vehicle. Even though this vehicle was a 2006 GM Cobalt,” says Hilliard.
Hilliard says he's "skeptical" about the victims’ compensation fund GM is offering to establish.
