Menaker v. General Motors LLC
Last verified September 19, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This case was recently filed and is being litigated — the claims below are allegations, not proven facts, and there is no settlement, claim form, or payout yet. Watch the case (right) and we'll email you when it moves, including if it settles and a claim process opens.
What happened
A proposed class action filed against General Motors LLC by Howard Menaker concerning contract-related claims. The complaint was filed in federal court in Michigan, where General Motors is headquartered, though the plaintiff and the action's origin are out of state.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Menaker v. General Motors LLC case?
- No. This case has been filed and is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. Many class actions are dismissed or never certified, so a case being filed does not mean anyone will be paid. If it settles and a claim process opens, that will be announced by a court-appointed settlement administrator.
- Where is the Menaker v. General Motors LLC case being heard?
- The case is before the District Court, E.D. Michigan, case number 2:26-cv-11701. Everything alleged in the complaint is an allegation, not a proven fact.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Howard Menaker
Defendants
- General Motors LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
Parties and counsel from the public court docket. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.
In the news
- Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybridsCNBC · September 24, 2026
- Mary Barra Signals End to 'Polite' GM Era Amid Recall CrisisInautonews.com · September 22, 2026
- GM China March sales rise 2% as Cadillac and Chevrolet surgeInautonews.com · September 22, 2026
- GM Wants You to Know It Still Plans to Ditch Apple CarPlay in Future EVsMacRumors · September 21, 2026
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