Rep. Barry Moore introduces the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) and Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act. This legislation waives the statute of limitations for cases against the government related to the General Motors bailout that were filed on or before July 9, 2015.

More than 5.8 million vehicles were recalled by General Motors in 2014 with manufacturing defects that led to injuries and deaths, but the right to collect damages from accidents before the 2009 auto bailout was given away when a court case decided that the government bailout shielded them from liability.

“For years, families who lost loved ones or suffered serious injuries because of GM’s defects have been denied justice, not because of their own actions, but because Washington chose to shield corporations instead of victims,” said Congressman Moore. “The Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act gives these families the chance to have their voices heard and ensure they finally receive the compensation they deserve.”

“The AVRA corrects a longstanding injustice inflicted upon hundreds of accident victims across the nation during the 2009 Auto Bailout. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation which is a vital step to restore faith in our system by rectifying the decision that denied accident victims their rightful claims during a time of national crisis, reinforcing the principles of fairness and justice for everyone,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02).

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