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2010
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Toyota shareholders sue troubled firm
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota - the world's biggest auto maker - is facing further strife after its shareholders announced they are to sue over lost money.
Share prices in the firm were severely impacted by scandals over safety problems with accelerator pedals and floor mats which are thought to have contributed to a number of car accidents and many deaths.
Now, shareholders in Toyota are claiming that the firm was dishonest about the scale of the problems and promised all the issues would be an easy fix.
At least three of the lawsuits bought by Toyota shareholders claim the firm misled them over the problems to help keep stock prices secure.
Furthermore, some of actions accuse top-level Toyota executives of being aware of safety problems in vehicles for almost ten years.
Following the scandal, Toyota boss Akio Toyoda was forced to publically apologise for the problems and has since pledged to improve Toyota's quality check measures.
Written by Mark Smith.
Related news stories:
Toyota to enter Japan's small car market (29th September 2010)
Toyota comes under further recall criticism (21st May 2010)
Toyota boss faces workforce in Japan (5th March 2010)
Share prices in the firm were severely impacted by scandals over safety problems with accelerator pedals and floor mats which are thought to have contributed to a number of car accidents and many deaths.
Now, shareholders in Toyota are claiming that the firm was dishonest about the scale of the problems and promised all the issues would be an easy fix.
At least three of the lawsuits bought by Toyota shareholders claim the firm misled them over the problems to help keep stock prices secure.
Furthermore, some of actions accuse top-level Toyota executives of being aware of safety problems in vehicles for almost ten years.
Following the scandal, Toyota boss Akio Toyoda was forced to publically apologise for the problems and has since pledged to improve Toyota's quality check measures.
Written by Mark Smith.
Related news stories:
Toyota to enter Japan's small car market (29th September 2010)
Toyota comes under further recall criticism (21st May 2010)
Toyota boss faces workforce in Japan (5th March 2010)
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