Blackseal 1st Gear March 23, 2010 Share March 23, 2010 Last Friday, Toyota's stock closed at $79.56. That represents a 12-percent drop in market capitalization. For those keeping track, that's a loss of $15 billion. Naturally, there are a number of none-too-pleased shareholders hanging on to their stock in the Japanese automaker. As such, it comes as little surprise that law firm Murray, Frank & Sailer has filed a class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court in California on behalf of any and all shareholders who purchased stock between Dec. 22, 2009 and Feb. 2, 2010. The suit contends that Toyota issued "materially false and misleading statements" and "failed to disclose ongoing safety issues and quality control problems with Toyota's automobiles," especially issues related to alleged cases of unintended acceleration. Would shareholders that purchased stock in Toyota have done so if the automaker had taken a more pragmatic stance on the problems it was about to face? It would seem that's up for a judge to decide. Peter Henning, a Wayne State University law professor cited by The Detroit News, points out that securities cases are notoriously difficult to prove. "You are going to have to prove knowledge among the corporate management. Unless something else emerges, it seems that Toyota didn't think that it would be the kind of problem that it turned out to be," said Henning. A three-judge panel is set to meet on Thursday to consider this and all other impending class action suits against the beleaguered automaker. Until then, Toyota certainly has its hands full with potential headache-inducing litigation to consider. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostami 2nd Gear March 23, 2010 Share March 23, 2010 Wao... Seems like Toyota is getting deeper and deeper into the black hole. If this continues I wouldn't be surprise that Toyota will file for bankruptcy, maybe Honda might buy it over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeleburacer Neutral Newbie March 23, 2010 Share March 23, 2010 Don`t worry Japanese government will send rescue team. Obviously this issue is over reaction......... I`m driving Toyota made 1986 model..... no problem at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 24, 2010 Share March 24, 2010 Don`t worry Japanese government will send rescue team. Obviously this issue is over reaction......... I`m driving Toyota made 1986 model..... no problem at all. U seriously don't get the point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged March 24, 2010 Share March 24, 2010 seems like this is quickly escalating into a conspiracy to sink toyota.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear March 24, 2010 Author Share March 24, 2010 seems like this is quickly escalating into a conspiracy to sink toyota.. Can't u tell the USA and europe are all "green eye" over Toyota's success ? They can't beat u....they SINK YOU !!! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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