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California sues Toyota for faults

BBC News -- Prosecutors in California are suing Toyota, claiming the Japanese carmaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles that it knew had defects.
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The world's largest carmaker has recalled millions of vehicles because of problems accelerating and braking.
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Regulators have linked five deaths to crashes allegedly caused by accelerator problems and are investigating dozens of others.

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Submitted Mar 13, 2010 By: Hamish

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PetroPedro All-Star Author Florida Posts:645 Points:138,380 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 4:20:55 PM Ignore PetroPedro Report Abuse California is a community of dipshits
regasaz Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,165 Points:347,820 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 4:19:15 PM Ignore regasaz Report Abuse I guess when your State is bankrupt, you start ambulance chasing to find additional revenue.
catzb Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:4,306 Points:924,875 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 4:07:11 PM Ignore catzb Report Abuse But will they also sue every other automaker that has had serious safety related issues in the past?
katiejayWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,260 Points:381,360 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 4:04:33 PM Ignore katiejayWV Report Abuse Other states will follow.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,169 Points:1,638,145 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:56:47 PM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse Do I smell a big class action law suit?
georgeo Champion Author California Posts:2,506 Points:102,160 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:56:11 PM Ignore georgeo Report Abuse Now, we need someone to find California faults and fix them.
dbatw Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,686 Points:341,165 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:53:26 PM Ignore dbatw Report Abuse you can hear the snake lawyers slithering out of their holes waiting for an opportunity to strike....
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,320 Points:719,320 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:50:14 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse Kalefornia has enough faults Toyota can countersue and win.
JerryBx7 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,630 Points:509,745 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:45:35 PM Ignore JerryBx7 Report Abuse The BBC reports this? Where are the DOTs and the NTSB? Or for that matter the U.S. Congress? Oh that's right they are investigating.
Ken2OD Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:4,093 Points:998,535 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:44:44 PM Ignore Ken2OD Report Abuse Old news! Read this same story 3 other times yesterday.
Romey08 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,939 Points:570,350 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:44:14 PM Ignore Romey08 Report Abuse same story from yeesterday
blargolis Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:21 Points:651,370 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:42:43 PM Ignore blargolis Report Abuse Just remember, utter political stupidity, irresponsbility, and financial disaster is born in California, and raised elsewhere!
farmersboy All-Star Author Madison Posts:835 Points:180,205 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:41:50 PM Ignore farmersboy Report Abuse Japan is trying again
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:2,031 Points:1,086,170 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:37:35 PM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse Kick 'em when their down, its the American way. Government officials and lawyers are licking their chops.
Kamakani Champion Author Hawaii Posts:1,867 Points:575,350 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:34:15 PM Ignore Kamakani Report Abuse When they lose, they will be deeper in debt.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,751 Points:1,487,060 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:31:32 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse so California will save its financial mess by bringing down Toyota ? We shall see who fails first.
PissedCanuck Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,822 Points:818,735 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:27:16 PM Ignore PissedCanuck Report Abuse That's not one way to muscle into the spotlight.
CarrottopNe Champion Author Lincoln Posts:1,025 Points:367,365 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:26:25 PM Ignore CarrottopNe Report Abuse California found a way solve part of their debt, start suing everyone you can.
Zuman Champion Author New York Posts:1,499 Points:963,090 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:23:50 PM Ignore Zuman Report Abuse Lets see if the Japs bail them out.............
no_monkey2002 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,783 Points:1,123,190 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:20:50 PM Ignore no_monkey2002 Report Abuse california here's and does something rite away
suzyq2007 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,804 Points:778,100 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:08:40 PM Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse what else can you expect from California
ILANGE9 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,529 Points:622,530 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:07:28 PM Ignore ILANGE9 Report Abuse Everyone already responding are right. The safety of the driver is not the reason for this. It's about the lawyers lining their pockets. [Edited by: ILANGE9 at 3/13/2010 4:07:43 PM EST]
HybridPete Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,563 Points:894,020 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:03:44 PM Ignore HybridPete Report Abuse PR is right, only the lawyers will be the only ones benefitting from this action...
Panama Red Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,181 Points:1,552,165 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:29:34 PM Ignore Panama Red Report Abuse The lawyers will be only ones to benefit from this action.
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:5,970 Points:691,420 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:23:18 PM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse Good that California did that, and only if it was truly for the people. I say that because you know some lawmakers and attorneys will get their pockets filled.
nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,489 Points:526,475 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:22:31 PM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse Listen .... I hear the sound of lawyers countng their money.
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,537 Points:506,940 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:19:46 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse I guess California is so desperate for money they are going after Toyota. Only the lawyers will really win.
Jo120 Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,454 Points:1,312,005 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:19:25 PM Ignore Jo120 Report Abuse I imagine there will be alot more!
knot2swift Veteran Author Calgary Posts:462 Points:135,730 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:18:48 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse Got my recall work done today. Seems I have to put more pressure on the gas pedal for I think they added another spring or two on the gas pedal besides installing a steel plate. I'll have to sue them if my right ankle gives me problems. LMAO
investmentdr All-Star Author Cleveland Posts:521 Points:529,865 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:09:50 PM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse keep the lawsuits coming
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,830 Points:652,745 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:08:36 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Only the lawyers are going to win this one.
lennypizzas Sophomore Author London Posts:158 Points:221,865 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:07:48 PM Ignore lennypizzas Report Abuse and the lawyers get richer
rick948 Veteran Author Toledo Posts:342 Points:1,002,490 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:03:26 PM Ignore rick948 Report Abuse And what is California going to receive from this law suit? Could they be as responsible for these "defects" as they claim Toyota to be. Could their consumer protection agency have ben NEGLIGENT in detecting these "flaws"? Could this just be a SCAM by a government agency to generate revenue at the expense of Toyota, and eventually, the consumer?
ttwiw Champion Author Austin Posts:1,984 Points:916,270 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:03:22 PM Ignore ttwiw Report Abuse I have no empathy for Toyota
lgwhitlock Champion Author Chico Posts:2,829 Points:723,275 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:03:17 PM Ignore lgwhitlock Report Abuse While it may seem a slam dunk in reality the rules of the court will make it much less than it seems...
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,880 Points:622,385 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:55:15 PM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse On the face of it this is a slam dunk. Toyota already admitted they have a problem, can't fix it and have the documents to prove that they knew of the problem years ago. Oh yeah, they said they were sorry!
TheDix All-Star Author Ontario Posts:619 Points:116,740 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:52:12 PM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse It has already been proven that Toyota knew about the problems.
NewfieGasMan Veteran Author Newfoundland Posts:392 Points:238,080 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:45:46 PM Ignore NewfieGasMan Report Abuse and there would probly be more.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,721 Points:2,145,320 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:44:08 PM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Let's not just discuss oil/gas prices as navyeod states....we know they're bogus anyway...at least north of the border here. So a whole state sue Toyota...does any of the dead or injured get any money out of this??? It is true that Toyota did try to hide the fact, at least suspected the issue (even they didn't want to read their black boxes to find out for sure). They also did the same back in 92 (deny till could deny no longer, then recall) but that was much fewer vehicles. Personally, think many such reports are likely driver error (like back in Audi's case) but they do have an issue & did not want to own up in order to rectify (unlike NA brands whose used to recalls now...no loss of face during recall there). Then many of such incidents should be able to be handled easily by shifting into neutral...some extenuating examples have been given though. Also read class action suit suing for increased depreciation...you really can sue for anything in US after I saw that one. So buy any mfgrs model that doesn't catch on with masses, its worth less in 4-5 yrs so you should be able to sue based on this premise. With all this, Toyota may have to be bankrupted, bailed out (hopefully only by Japan) & come back named after its owner Toyoda.
smoketown Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,880 Points:597,260 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:40:39 PM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse They knew of the problems , just wanted the number one spot in sales.........
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,101 Points:771,250 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:35:16 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Toyota's arrogance and lack of accountability will destroy their once invincible reputation. Instead of paying attention to their problems and taking care of their customers, they are spending the money bombarding us with their testimonial ads. Shame on Toyota.
julius1st4 Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,723 Points:812,265 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:34:42 PM Ignore julius1st4 Report Abuse This could be an interesting "Court Case" ; It could possibly be "Concluded" in about 20 years.
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,149 Points:1,060,590 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:33:29 PM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse Get us articles that have to do with oil or gas prices.
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:1,657 Points:1,262,235 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:30:57 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse I think they knew and in the beginning they might have settled out of court. I also think many other states will sue in the future.
JohnofGB Veteran Author Flint Posts:466 Points:121,510 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:28:17 PM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse Hey, California needs the money. Plus Toyota is shutting down NUMMI and sending those California jobs to Canada, Japan, and , oh yes, Texas. Toyota has been dragging its feet since 2002 or 2003. They deserve what they get. Over 30 people have DIED with these problem Toyotas.
nojsts Champion Author St. Louis Posts:14,043 Points:2,828,980 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:24:57 PM Ignore nojsts Report Abuse The car owners should get some of the money.
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,938 Points:1,144,100 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:22:32 PM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Doesn't someone still want to sue Ford for the Pinto and Chevy for the Nova?
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,977 Points:1,110,740 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:21:01 PM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse Sam195: That's the way I see it too. As I recall, CA was pretty slow on acting against Enron.
DellDude2 Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,989 Points:1,151,485 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:20:05 PM Ignore DellDude2 Report Abuse YES! Exactly Dennisjk.
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:7,290 Points:1,644,570 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:19:25 PM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse California has to try to balance the budget somehow!
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,347 Points:1,723,395 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:16:45 PM Ignore WilW Report Abuse NUMMI employed thousands of citizens of California. Nice stab in the back, CA!
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:3,215 Points:618,375 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 1:15:33 PM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse It's election season, so there are lots of lawsuits by the politician/lawyers.