Vehicle owners are suing the GM for allegedly collecting their driving data without consent. The drivers say their insurance rates have been affected by the data. GM previously admitted it shares driving data with third-party companies, but said that all owner consented. Automakers are increasingly offering connected features to help vehicle owners improve their driving or get help in an emergency.
The plaintiffs allege that the data was then transmitted to consumer reporting agencies such as LexisNexis and Verisk, which subsequently passed it along to insurers without the drivers' consent. This resulted in higher rates in many cases. In this class action, the plaintiffs are suing GM and OnStar for unjust enrichment and breach of contract.
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