Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama and Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana have introduced the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation would waive the statute of limitations for legal cases against the government related to the General Motors bailout, specifically for those filed on or before July 9, 2015.
In 2014, General Motors recalled more than 5.8 million vehicles due to manufacturing defects that resulted in injuries and deaths. A court decision following the 2009 auto bailout determined that the government bailout protected GM from liability for accidents occurring before the bailout, which prevented victims from seeking damages.
“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.
Barry Moore has represented Alabama’s 2nd district in Congress since 2021 after replacing Martha Roy. He previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018 and holds a BS from Auburn University (https://www.moore.house.gov/about). Moore was born in Coffee County, Alabama in 1966 and currently lives in Enterprise.
