DETROIT (AP) -- A car-hauling company accused of keeping 1,700 General Motors vehicles as hostages has been ordered not to damage, destroy or conceal them.
GM is suing Atlanta-based Allied Systems, claiming cars and pickup trucks are being illegally stored, mostly in Dearborn, Mich. GM says Allied had been in a labor dispute with drivers and wants the automaker to pay more for its services.
Federal Judge Marianne Battani on Tuesday ordered Allied to protect the vehicles. She scheduled a hearing for March 29. A message seeking comment Wednesday was left with Allied Systems President Mark Gendregske (Jen-DREG'-skee).
GM says the vehicles are worth $47 million and some already have been purchased.
GM is suing Atlanta-based Allied Systems, claiming cars and pickup trucks are being illegally stored, mostly in Dearborn, Mich. GM says Allied had been in a labor dispute with drivers and wants the automaker to pay more for its services.
Federal Judge Marianne Battani on Tuesday ordered Allied to protect the vehicles. She scheduled a hearing for March 29. A message seeking comment Wednesday was left with Allied Systems President Mark Gendregske (Jen-DREG'-skee).
GM says the vehicles are worth $47 million and some already have been purchased.