As reported in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Attorneys general in 11 states, including Missouri and Illinois, have filed objections to General Motors Corp.’s reorganization plan. They have asked the bankruptcy court in Manhattan to reject the sale of most of GM’s assets to a ‘new’ GM unless there is stronger consumer protection.” The filing “asks that the sale exclude a product-liability shield.”

What is “Loss of Consortium”?
A personal injury can be traumatic to both the injured person and their entire family. In New York, if your spouse died or was injured in an accident you may be allowed to seek “loss of consortium” damages from the person or company responsible for your spouse’s injuries.

