General Motors Co. is asking those suing it over ignition-switch issues to voluntarily halt those lawsuits, according to documents filed ahead of a bankruptcy court hearing today on the issue, the Wall Street Journal reported today. The lawsuits, which seek damages over things such as lower car value and loss of use of a vehicle, should be stayed within 10 days, GM said in a letter yesterday to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber, as the bankruptcy court decides whether GM can be held liable for these issues. If the parties suing refuse, they should be required to file documents with the bankruptcy court by May 25, and GM will respond by June 10.
