GM settles with 36 states for selling driver data, agrees to $220 million fine and reforms

General Motors has agreed to a settlement with 36 state attorneys general, paying a $220 million fine to resolve allegations that it illegally sold driver behavior data to third parties. The lawsuit was filed by a coalition of state attorneys general from 36 states. The settlement also includes reforms, although details of these reforms are not specified. General Motors' agreement to pay the fine and implement reforms brings an end to the lawsuit. The states had alleged that the company's sale of driver data was unlawful. The settlement terms indicate that General Motors is taking steps to address the concerns raised by the state attorneys general.