The compensation fund for those hurt or killed as a result of defective ignition switches in General Motors Co. cars said Monday it approved a final injury claim in wrapping up a nearly year-long review of almost 4,400 claims tied to defective switches in 2.6 million recalled vehicles.
The final tally was 124 deaths, nearly 10 times more than the 13 deaths GM executives reported as the controversy unfolded in 2014. The fund also approved claims for 17 serious injuries and 258 less-serious injuries.
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