Law Would Allow Criminal Charges Against Toyota
Date Published: Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Criminal charges could be on the horizon for Toyota if it is found that it withheld information about the sudden acceleration problems that led to the automaker’s recent recalls.
According to a report in USA Today, a federal law adopted in 2000 known as Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act. It makes individuals who intentionally mislead federal regulators about safety defects subject to possible criminal fines and even prison. (more…)
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Documents Show Toyota Withheld Evidence in Crash Suits, Congressman Says
Date Published: Monday, March 1st, 2010
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Lawmakers Doubt Toyota’s Unintended Acceleration Explanations
Date Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
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Toyota Complaints Piling Up
Date Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
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NHTSA Reviewing Toyota Corolla Complaints
Date Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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Toyota Electronics, Prius Brakes in The Spotlight
Date Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2010
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Toyota Investigating Prius Brake Issues, As Recall Fallout Continues
Date Published: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Barge, Tanker Collide, Cause Massive Oil Spill Near Port Arthur, Texas
Date Published: Sunday, January 24th, 2010
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Using Cell Phones, Texting Blamed for 1.6 Million Traffic Accidents
Date Published: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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Aged Tires Sold Routinely, Implicated in Accidents and Deaths
Date Published: Monday, January 11th, 2010
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