Bloomberg News reports that a recent lawsuit alleges that Toyota had knowledge of its defective accelerator as early as 2003. Maryland State Retirement and Pension System has been selected as the “lead plaintiff in a consolidated shareholder lawsuit in which [Toyota is] accused of failing to disclose defects related to sudden acceleration.” This decision “came [...]
Aug
3
2010
3
2010
Jul
28
2010
28
2010
Foreign Manufacturer Legal Accountability Act Will Provide Consumers Greater Protection
In response to a series of foreign manufacturer recalls, including Toyota vehicles, drywall and children’ toys, federal lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow U.S. consumers to effectively sue foreign product manufacturers in U.S. courts pursuant to the Foreign Manufacturer Legal Accountability Act of 2010. The proposed bill was approved by the House’s Subcommittee on [...]
Jul
21
2010
21
2010
Toyota Subpoenaed Over Potentially Faulty Steering Mechanisms
Today the American Association for Justice (AAJ) reported: Bloomberg News (7/21, Ohnsman, Fisk) reports that a Federal grand jury in New York is compelling Toyota to “provide documents related to flaws in steering relay rods, the company said in a filing yesterday.” The piece alludes to NHTSA’s ongoing investigation into safety issues at the [...]
Jun
8
2010
8
2010
More Major Auto Recalls, NHTSA Called To Regulate For Safety
NHTSA To Implement Stricter Auto Safety Regulations The Washington Post reports that in light of the hundreds of personal injury claims (including deaths) arising out of the accelerating Toyotas that led to a massive, nationwide recall, the Federal legislature has responded positively to consumer pressure. It has created national legislation that would require the NHTSA [...]
Apr
9
2010
9
2010
Toyota Knew of Accelerator Defect Since 2006
According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation, insider documents reveal that Toyota had knowledge that its floormats stuck the accelerator, yet still placed the defective vehicles on the market. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering a $16.4 million dollar fine on Toyota for deceiving the public about a safety [...]
Jan
22
2010
22
2010
Toyota Voluntarily Recalls 2.3 Million Vehicles With Defective Gas Pedal
Safe, reliable vehicle design and manufacturing are expected by all consumers of vehicles. When this standard is violated by the manufacturer, lawsuits will arise and car manufacturers lose customer loyalty. Such violation of customer trust has occurred twice for Toyota. Toyota’s ineffective quality control and/or research and design teams have led to two, independent [...]
Sep
30
2009
30
2009
Faulty Floor Mats, Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles
Following a 4-fatality collision in San Diego, likely caused by a Toyota floor mat snagging the gas pedal, Toyota announced its largest vehicle recall. It is reported that one minute before the collision, the driver of the careening Toyota called police to report that the Toyota’s gas pedal was stuck and kept accelerating. The Toyota [...]
