Shirlene Van Alfen et al v. Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc et al

  1. January 16, 2013

    Toyota Stops Acceleration Bellwether Just Before Trial

    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.

  2. June 18, 2012

    Sanction-Marred Toyota Acceleration Suit Remains Bellwether

    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.

  3. June 12, 2012

    Toyota Might Take Chances On Sanction-Laden Bellwether

    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.

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