Jun 05, 2014 the report by attorney anton valukas, which gm submitted to the government thursday morning, is a devastating take down of the inertia and incompetence inside gm over the defects that have killed. Examiners in bankruptcy cases are appointed to investigate accusations of wrongdoing or misconduct. General motors cautionary tale for corporate counsel the valukas report pointedly suggests that gms product liability attorneys be taught to recognize safety issues and report them internally, for the ultimate benefit of the company, evenwhile fulfilling their obligations to. His practice focuses on major civil and whitecollar. With respect to the investigation led by anton valukas,1 gm has requested mr. Gms culture and past practices and search for insights to aid other companies in how to detect these material events and decisions in their early stages. A former united states attorney and fellow of the american college of trial lawyers, he focuses on major civil and white collar criminal litigation, representing individuals and corporations in contested proceedings throughout the nation. Jun 05, 2014 on june 5, 2014 general motors company gm issued a press release announcing that it had received the findings of an investigation by former u. Gm receives extremely thorough, brutally tough and deeply troubling valukas report company will act on all recommendations 15 gm employees no longer with company five other gm employees disciplined report reveals no conspiracy or coverup feinberg to administer compensation fund. New gm has disclosed the valukas report itself, and has agreed to disclose on a rolling basis every new gm document cited in the report, including otherwise privileged documents pursuant to a federal rule of evidence 502d order. Attorney anton valukas, who was hired by gms management in march. Your report to gms board of directors on ignition switch recalls hereinafter valukas report avoided and missed crucial facts and issues in.
General motors ceo mary barra lays out the findings of the valukas report. Second, we explore gms several appearances before congress due to this ignition switch safety issue. In the case of gm, the companys internal investigation conducted by attorney anton valukas valukas report revealed that the company did. Mar 20, 2010 last week saw the release of the 2,200page report by anton valukas on the lehman brothers collapse. Deal journal will be back with more highlights and analysis of the report shortly. On february 25, 2014, gm submitted a second part 573 report. Nov 17, 2015 first, we discuss what went wrong at gm, including findings from the report conducted by attorney anton valukas at the request of gms board. Attorney anton valukas, who assembled it at gms request from interviews with 230 witnesses and 41 million documents, blamed a culture of complacency for the more than decadelong delay before the company recalled millions of faulty vehicles. Detroit, michigan general motors and the national highway traffic safety administration on thursday released the findings of an independent investigation into gms failure to recall faulty vehicles, leading to at least days. Gc and ceo responsibility for gms dysfunctional culture. First, we discuss what went wrong at gm, including findings from the report conducted by attorney anton valukas at the request of gms board. Although some inhouse lawyers at gm were fired, the report concluded that gc millikin did not.
Last week saw the release of the 2,200page report by anton valukas on the lehman brothers collapse. Jun 06, 2014 gc and ceo responsibility for gm s dysfunctional culture by. Gm chief says no coverup in delayed recall cbs news. He also represented gm in a related investigation by the us attorneys office for the southern district of new york.
Corpus christi, texas, june 3, 2014 prnewswire as the public awaits answers promised in gms independent internal investigation into the. A house subcommittee heard testimony wednesday from barra and attorney anton valukas, who recently completed an internal investigation pdf on. General motors has released the valukas report, a 315page summary on the ignitionswitch fiasco that has the automaker on its heels. Gm receives extremely thorough, brutally tough and. His grandfather, anton kasmir, migrated to the united states from lithuania. New gm has also made that report available to plaintiffs in this mdl. Attorney anton valukas into the cobalt ignition switch recall. Valukas subsequently testified before senate and house committees on the reports findings. Jun 05, 2014 general motors has released the valukas report, a 315page summary on the ignitionswitch fiasco that has the automaker on its heels. The valukas report, an indepth report that summarized the investigation of former united states attorney anton valukas into the companys handling of the ignition switch recall, introduces the concept of a gm onod culture. Pdf general motors ignitionswitch recall crisis researchgate. Your report to gms board of directors on ignition switch recalls hereinafter valukas report avoided and missed crucial facts and issues in constructing what amounts to a.
Anton valukas report on the controversy blamed lawyers, including senior ones, in the gm legal department for the companys manifest failings to investigate properly and resolve quickly the ignitionswitch problems that caused death and injury. Additionally, gm shall produce the documents responsive to requests 46 in pdf or tiff. Valukas to the gm board of directors about gms recent recall of millions of cars with defective ignition switches. Report to board of directors of general motors company regarding ignition switch recalls may 29, 2014 anton r. Valukas is an examination into the demise of lehman brothers, a formerly dominant global financial institution, that collapsed into bankruptcy during the financial crisis of 20072010. Valukas, a former united states attorney, into the companys handling of a defective ignition. Internal investigation report june 5, 2014 the results of an investigation overseen by anton r. Click here for a copy of the first 200 pages of the report. Jun 05, 2014 gm chief says no coverup in delayed recall. Independent report details gms failings in cobalt recalls. The results of an investigation overseen by anton r. Your report to gms board of directors on ignition switch recalls hereinafter valukas report avoided and missed crucial facts and issues in constructing what amounts to a corporate defense against criminal charges. Clark street chicago, il 60654 before the committee on commerce, science, and transportation subcommittee on consumer protection, product safety, and insurance united states senate examining accountability and corporate culture in wake of the gm recalls july 17, 2014.
The gm nod and other cultural flaws exposed by the. It was written by courtappointed examiner anton valukas. Because of a poor design the torque twisting force required to turn the key and move the switch position from run to accessory is unduly small enabling unintended. Whether or not new gm has held the valukas report out to the world as a definitive. Jul 14, 2014 why gm s ignition defects couldnt have happened to anyone else. The gm press release regarding the report is incorporated as exhibit 99.
The valukas report confirmed that top gm officials mary barra, mike millikin, and mark reuss did not learn about the ignition switch safety issues and the delay in. General motors hired anton valukas, a former us attorney now. He attended lawrence university, graduating in 1965, and northwestern university school of law, graduating in 1968. Examining accountability and corporate culture in wake of. Debtors march 11, 2010 volume 4, government, part iii, a, 6. Read the full general motors valukas report the report on gm s handling of the ignition switch issue was prepared by former federal prosecutor anton valukas and followed by the firing of 15. Valukas report attorneys information exchange group. The report by attorney anton valukas, which gm submitted to the government thursday morning, is a devastating take down of the inertia and incompetence inside gm over the defects that have killed. Jun 18, 2014 a house subcommittee heard testimony wednesday from barra and attorney anton valukas, who recently completed an internal investigation pdf on gms mishandled recall of 2. On june 5, 2014 general motors company gm issued a press release announcing that it had received the findings of an investigation by former u. The gm internal investigation and valukas report in midmarch 2014, gm announced that it had retained anton r. New gm current and former employees culminated in a written report the valukas report or the report, which new gm provided to congress and the department of justice, among others. Gc and ceo responsibility for gms dysfunctional culture by.
Mar 11, 2010 it was written by courtappointed examiner anton valukas. In particular, the hearing will allow the subcommittee to examine the various developments and findings since the subcommittees april 2014 hearing, including the may 29, 2014 report issued by anton r. Protected by attorneyclient privilege and as attorney work product. Valukas report to board of directors of general motors company regarding ignition switch recalls and the june 30, 2014 announcement of. Pdf on feb 1, 2015, joseph porchetta and others published. Because of a poor design the torque twisting force required to turn the key and move the switch position from run to accessory is unduly small enabling unintended accidental shutdowns of the engine while driving. Gm shall provide a full and complete copy of the report to nhtsa no later than june 30, 2014. Read the full general motors valukas report cnnmoney. Jun 15, 2014 i recently read the report 119 mb pdf download by anton r. Jul 17, 2014 in particular, the hearing will allow the subcommittee to examine the various developments and findings since the subcommittees april 2014 hearing, including the may 29, 2014 report issued by anton r. Barra says gm failed to disclose critical pieces of information that could have saved lives. A history of gm s ignition switch defect more than 10 years after the defect was detected, general motors issued recalls for several models suspected of having a faulty switch.
I recently read the report 119 mb pdf download by anton r. Corpus christi, texas, june 3, 2014 prnewswire as the public awaits answers promised in gm s independent internal investigation into the. The valukas report on the lehman brothers collapse and e. Attorny anton valukas, was commissioned by gm earlier this year as recalls mounted and the death count.
As part of discovery, new gm has disclosed the valukas report itself, and has agreed to disclose on a rolling basis every new gm document cited in the report, including otherwise privileged documents pursuant to a federal rule of evidence 502d order. A history of gms ignition switch defect more than 10 years after the defect was detected, general motors issued recalls for several models suspected of having a faulty switch. General motors report regarding ignition switch recall the. Jun 06, 2014 the board, like management, is committed to changing the companys culture and processes to ensure that the problems described in the valukas report never happen again. The report by attorney anton valukas, which gm submitted to the government thursday morning, is a devastating take down of the inertia and incompetence inside gm over the. Bankruptcy trustee probing the reasons for lehmans failure in september 2008. Attorney anton valukas revealed that gm knew about a. Third, we look at what gm is reported to have done so far. Presenting the results of an internal report pdf, general motors. Examining accountability and corporate culture in wake of the.