On 06-26-2020 General Motors has played a vital role in helping the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic, advance diversity, and inclusion, and drive prosperity with good-paying jobs. Nothing, including the RICO lawsuit we filed against FCA and three convicted former FCA executives, has or will distract GM and its leadership team from “fully providing their vision and leadership” on these critical issues now and into the future. And we reject the notion that seeking justice for the direct harm caused to GM is a “waste of time,” a “distraction” or a “diversion.” Justice is worth pursuing in all its facets and any forums.

Our commitment to justice includes a responsibility to expose corruption in our industry when we learn of it and seek damages when we are targeted and directly harmed. Not pursuing justice rewards wrongdoers at the expense of honest, hard-working people. That is why we have asked the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to grant mandamus, vacate Judge Paul D. Borman’s June 23 order, and reassign the case on remand.

We filed a lawsuit against FCA for the same reason the U.S. Department of Justice continues to investigate the company: Former FCA executives admitted they conspired to use bribes to gain labor benefits, concessions, and advantages. Based on the direct harm these actions caused to GM, we believe FCA must be held accountable.

General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global company committed to delivering safer, better, and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries, and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services can be found at http://www.gm.com.