January 16, 2013
A bellwether lawsuit in multidistrict litigation against Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. over an alleged unintended-acceleration defect will not see trial following a confidential settlement reportedly reached between the parties Wednesday.
June 18, 2012
A California federal judge ruled Wednesday he would maintain the bellwether status of a suit against Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. in the multidistrict litigation over an unintended-acceleration defect, despite the sanctions he imposed against the automaker in the case.
June 12, 2012
Despite the now-finalized sanctions against Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., attorneys say the carmaker may well tell a California federal judge on Wednesday to keep in place the first-scheduled trial over an alleged sudden acceleration defect, considering the money it has invested in preparation and the perceived strength of its case.