In August 2009, police officer named Mark Saylor Transportation California, 45 are on loan from Toyota dealers Lexus ES 350 lives in 2009 as a temporary use of car he was testing and maintenance.
Another accident happened near San Diego that killed Mark Saylor, wife, daughter and sister of his wife.
Previously, there have been many accidents occur due to unintended acceleration Toyota, but Toyota will blame the driver. Families of the victims were not found evidence that Toyota charges.
But this time, when an accident is imminent, his brother officer's wife who was sitting the back seat, had telephoned 911, reported that the car is running at 193 km / h and not reduce speed. Vehicle collided with another car and falls into the canyon. Paragraph of this conversation is recorded and the police as evidence in court.
The accident led to a recall to fix vehicles related to the gas pedal the largest ever in history, causing severe impact on the reputation and business operations of Toyota.
Since September, the Toyota had secretly negotiated for the families of the victims withdraw their claims but do not reach an agreement.
Monday 20/12, Los Angeles Supreme Court has rejected plea of the lawyer representing the plaintiff Toyota and preserving comments. Toyota court ruling to pay compensation to victims and their families have 48 hours to pay filing an appeal to the courts of California.
Monday 23/12, Larry Willis Lawyers representing Toyota unveiled the Los Angeles Times, Toyota accepted compensation for families of victims $ 10 million.
Toyota spokesman said: "We are disappointed because the money was the media publicity, going against the aspirations of victims and families of Toyota."
Supreme Court judge in Los Angeles said, Toyota has tried to prevent the settlement amount was announced, but the court refused to keep secret. Toyota fears that this amount will be fixed for the settlement of court cases also by Toyota caused sudden acceleration.
Lawyers representing the families of the victims said: "Ten million dollars is appropriate, reflecting the burden of responsibility of Toyota,"
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