Did Toyota Motor Corp. intentionally hide evidence during a 2006 lawsuit brought by a victim of a negligently designed Camry? Dallas drivers – which include thousands of Camry drivers and tens of thousands of Toyota drivers – are particularly interested in this question. Fortunately for them, Texas District Judge John E. Neill is interested in this question, too. In fact, just last week Judge Neill appointed an independent counsel to investigate the issue and gave him the power to probe whether Toyota violated a court order in the case, which settled for $1.5 million.
Judge Neill’s step is unusual, but it’s not unprecedented. Products liability is important – and tampering with evidence and short-circuiting the discovery process in violation of a court order is of even greater concern. In fact, these proceedings could have significant impact on the way hundreds of claims against Toyota are handled.
If you own a Toyota and have a product liability concern, you need to contact the product liability and legal malpractice attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. We know how to fight for your rights and to protect you against corporate attorneys who refuse to play within the rules. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!
