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more about #lawsuit more comments → Six Flags Over Tomsk: I'm sad about the Rays' loss, but happy their attempted blame reassignment/cash grab has been thwarted. Hopefully this trend continues. more » Elhigh: "Ruthless conspiracy" sounds oh-so-very Japanese. Google keiretsu if you would know more. more » SeanKHotay: Isn't Toyota wanting to suit sealed exactly what the suit is about? The need Bob Loblaw on the case... more » Alfisted: Toyota had an attorney named Biller? Do they also have a designer named Bland? more » Ash78, tryptophanatic: His name is Biller, but he's probably working on retainer. I can see the conflict right there. more » IronicalBalls: No wonder japanese/european motorcycles, supercars, specialty imports, and kitcars are cautious to be sold in America. I'm a gun owner and all but I'... more » Deartháir II: You know, it's hard to do the right thing sometimes. It's hard to accept that the unpleasant thing is sometimes the proper thing. In this case, I'm s... more » Flathead Smith: If Yamaha would simply make these ATVs with a wheelbase of about 10ft wide, a wheelbase about 14ft long, install full size doors and then install auto... more » Flathead Smith: The trip and slip lawyers are in mourning today, but don’t worry they shall regain strength, regroup and again return to fight for what is not their... more » bmoreDLJ: I sympathize with anyone who loses someone as a result of an accident, and it may even have given the family some solace to give a lawsuit their best ... more » leavethegun-takethecannoli: First off, I feel horrible for the family that lost their child. My condolences. As someone who has had various dirtbikes and atv's, I would have to s... more » UDMan: I thought Texans were a rugged, take no nonsense, self sufficient type of people. According to a few self rightious politicians, Texans don't need to ... more » lilwillie: It sucks that kids and others have died in the Rhino accidents, but... Good for Yamaha. The Rhino is a good rig if you follow the proper use and don'... more » Ash78, tryptophanatic: I can't imagine losing a child like that, but these plaintiffs need to realize that fault doesn't exist simply because the legal system makes it easy ... more » Stoatmaster: Geely need to adopt the RR naming convention, adapted for the home market. Look forward to the Geely Ever Watching Presence of Ancient and Venerated A... more » -
#industrynews
Former Toyota Attorney Claims "Ruthless Conspiracy" To Hide Vehicle Shortcomings
Dimitrios Biller, a former Toyota attorney, has filed a suit against the automaker claiming they illegally withheld/destroyed information about vehicle problems and fired him for wanting to speak out. Toyota wants the suit sealed because of lawyer confidentiality. [CBS News] -
#industrynews
Yamaha Wins First Rhino Rollover Lawsuit
ATVs are dangerous. Especially if you're not wearing a helmet and seatbelt while operating them. A bunch of people weren't smart enough to figure that out and sued Yamaha for negligence. Yamaha just won the first case. More » -
#industrynews
Rolls-Royce Plans Doomed Lawsuit Over Chinese Clone
Rolls-Royce is contemplating a lawsuit over the Geely GE, which debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show and looks conspicuously like a Rolls-Royce Phantom. This case has a lot of merit... anywhere but China. More » -
#carcrime
Lamborghini Orange County Owner To Plead Guilty On Fraud Charges
We reported in January Lamborghini Orange County's owner, Vik Keuylian, was wanted for defrauding Volkswagen Credit Inc. for $12 Million. He has agreed to plead guilty, potentially landing him in jail for 30 years. More » -
#carrollshelby
Shelby Suing Factory Five, Fan Forum For Trademark Infringements
Carroll Shelby is suing long-standing Shelby Cobra and Daytona Coupe-replica kit car maker Factory Five, an associated fan forum and a California-based builder for trademark infringement of names and vehicles. A fan forum? Yup. More » -
#carcrime
VW Accuses Lamborghini Of Orange County Of Stealing $12 Million
Fargo, the Coen brother's 1996 cult-film, was an outrageous tale of an embezzling car salesman and his plot to kidnap his wife. The owners of Lamborghini of Orange County have the embezzling part down. More » -
#2010camaro
GM Sues Camaro Supplier, Claims Cadence "Holding Hostage" Interior Equipment Necessary For Launch
Liquidation of now-bankrupt Camaro parts supplier Cadence could delay 2010 Chevy Camaro production, costing GM millions of dollars and delaying a crucial new model. So GM plans to sue them.
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