04/04/22 | CASE UPDATE
After conducting discovery, attorneys representing vehicle owners agreed to dismiss this class action, with each side bearing its own costs. All legal claims can become invalid if they are not brought or prosecuted within a prescribed period of time. As a result, if you intend to further pursue claims against Toyota regarding this matter we urge you to seek other legal counsel at the earliest possible time.
ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION
Hagens Berman investigated a n alleged hazardous brake defect thought to affect hundreds of thousands of Toyota vehicles that reportedly cause the vehicle's braking system to completely fail, leading to high risk of crash, injury and potential fatality. The alleged defect was believed to stem from the vehicles' brake booster pump assemblies, which a Toyota dealership owner reportedly stated was "causing crashes that are injuring people," adding that "Toyota is mishandling it."
The alleged defect manifested even in new, or almost new vehicles, and drivers report the instance of the defect especially when attempting to brake while traversing bumpy or slick surfaces such as potholes, metal sheets or ice, but reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also document the defect in many various other conditions, leading to crashes and injuries.
Owners reported that the alleged defect essentially rendered their brakes inoperative under normal driving conditions.
