Toyota sued by Allstate over sudden-acceleration insurance claims

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Toyota sued by Allstate over sudden-acceleration insurance claims

by Jeff Glucker (RSS feed) on Oct 5th 2010 at 3:28PM

Like every other automaker, Toyota is always looking to increase the safety of its vehicles, be it through investing millions of dollars towards R&D or incorporating new safety measures as standard equipment. It's also working hard to fully restore its recently tarnished public image. Hurdles do keep popping up now and again, however, with the latest one has been placed by Allstate. According to the Los Angeles Times, the insurance company is seeking $3 million in compensation as a result of 270 claims of sudden acceleration.

The suit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on October 1, 2010. Allstate claims that the suit was a last resort as a result of failed out-of-court negotiations. However, a spokesperson for the automakers says "the unfounded allegations in this suit have no basis."
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Toyota moving forward once again!

[Little Star]

1. About time!!!! Hope they win.