GM hit by class-action lawsuit over diesel truck violations

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A class-action lawsuit was filed against automaker General Motors on Thursday over claims that several lines of its diesel trucks were outfitted with defeat devices to get around state and federal emission requirements.

The lawsuit was filed by several law firms, including Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, which succeeded in reaching billions of dollars in settlements against Volkswagen on behalf of vehicle owners and dealers. VW admitted that it tried to thwart environmental requirements.

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