Dispute Puts APL's GMC in Doubt

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A dispute between Ammirati Puris Lintas and General Motors over compensation on the OnStar account could jeopardize the agency’s remaining business with the automaker, according to sources.
APL was recently dismissed from the $20 million OnStar navigational system account, sources said. APL wants more money for its work over the preceding year than the client is willing to pay, sources said. Dollar amounts were undisclosed, but sources said the root of the fight lies in the fact that none of APL’s work over that time period was used.

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