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Toyota waited 12 years before fixing problem that led to loss of steering control
Monday, June 14, 2010 � by jg
USA Today: Documents revealed as part of a lawsuit showed Toyota was dealing with cracking and breaking steering relay rods for 12 years before recalling nearly a million trucks in the U.S. that had the problem.
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Senators call for additional accountability for automakers
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 � by jg
Detroit News: A bill being proposed in the U.S. Senate would remove the cap on civil penalties for auto companies that intentionally fail to report vehicle safety defects.
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The Automobile, all lawyered up
Thursday, April 22, 2010 � by eric
A revealing report by the American Association for Justice details just how many safety improvements have been incorporated into the world’s automobiles because of the American legal system.
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Toyota reportedly ready to pay $16.4 million fine
Monday, April 19, 2010 � by scott
Toyota reportedly will pay a record $16.4 million fine for its slow response to complaints about sticky pedals.
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In another blow to Toyota, company pulls Lexus SUV from the market after Consumer Reports says vehicle is potentially dangerous
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 � by eric
The magazine’s “don’t buy” designation marks the first time since 2001 that it issues such a warning to consumers. Toyota responds in less than a day by ordering dealers to cease sales of the the SUV while it conducts further tests.
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Meet the Toyota judge
Monday, April 12, 2010 � by scott
The man who will rule on Toyota, U.S. District Court Judge James V. Selna, has a reputation for efficiency and handling big cases as an attorney.
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And the Toyota lawsuits winner is…Santa Ana!
Friday, April 9, 2010 � by scott
The more than 177 federal lawsuits filed against Toyota over sudden-acceleration problems will be consolidated and handled at the federal courthouse in Santa Ana, in California’s Orange County.