In this week’s Suits & Settlements, you’ll find the following reports: GM OnStar Privacy Lawsuit Moves Forward on Wiretap Claims. General Motors must face key portions of a proposed class action alleging its OnStar system improperly collected and shared drivers’ data, after a federal judge in Georgia allowed core wiretap claims to move forward while trimming other allegations, according to Law360. The lawsuit, brought on behalf of an estimated 16 million drivers, claims GM and its OnStar unit intercepted and disclosed driving data — including location and vehicle usage — without proper consent, potentially violating federal and state wiretapping laws. U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash ruled Wednesday that plaintiffs plausibly alleged unlawful interception of electronic communications, allowing those claims to proceed, while dismissing certain ancillary counts that failed to meet legal thresholds. The case is part of a growing wave of litigation targeting automakers and tech providers over how connected vehicle data is collected, used, and monetized, particularly as vehicles become increasingly software-driven. Plaintiffs allege the data was shared with third parties, raising broader privacy concerns that echo similar scrutiny faced by other automakers and insurers exploring telematics-based services. GM has not admitted wrongdoing and is expected to continue fighting the claims as the case moves forward. The ruling keeps alive one of the more significant legal challenges yet to the automotive industry’s handling of driver data, an issue that regulators and lawmakers have begun examining more closely as consumers demand greater transparency and control over how their information is used. Bugatti Dealer vs. Bugatti Lawsuit Expands: Fraud And Retaliation Claims. A Miami Bugatti dealership has expanded its lawsuit against Bugatti of the Americas, alleging retaliation, fraud and multiple violations of franchise law after the automaker stripped it of warranty repair authorization, according to Automotive News. The complaint says Bugatti