GM Tried to Force Saab Bankruptcy, Spyker Says in U.S. Suit

Spyker NV, the Dutch owner of the Saab brand of cars, sued General Motors Co. in the U.S. for $3 billion over claims it sought to drive the company into bankruptcy by avoiding competition in the Chinese market.

GM’s actions had the “direct and intended objective” of forcing Saab into bankruptcy in December, Spyker said in a statement today. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Detroit, where GM is based.