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Toyota Considering Recall of 2010 Corolla

Corolla Recall Steering Problems – Toyota is considering a recall of its top-selling Corolla subcompact after complaints about power steering problems. This is another blow to the world's largest automaker, already dealing with a string of recalls and multiple civil suits in U.S. courts. Despite pressure from lawmakers, Toyota has a U.S. congressional hearing, on their quality lapses. President Akio Toyoda said, “I trust that our officials in the U.S. will amply answer the questions, we are sending the best people to the hearing, and I hope to back up the efforts from headquarters.” The Company also denied any cover-up as the U.S. investigates whether it was enough in recalling millions of Toyota cars over the problems affecting other car models. Toyota said there are currently less than 100 potential complaints with the Corolla Recall in the US.

If you own a 2010 Toyota Corolla, and would like to discuss your consumer rights, please contact M&A Law toll-free at 1.866.789.1664, and speak with a products liability attorney concerning your Toyota’s safety.

Toyota recalls 8000, 4 Wheel drive 2010 Tacoma Trucks

Toyota announced a voluntary safety recall of about 8,000 four-wheel-drive 2010 Tacoma trucks in North America. Sources are speculating that certain vehicles from Ford Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. may also be involved in this recall. Toyota states the front shaft in a small production run of pickups may include a component that developed cracks during the manufacturing process. The automaker said Friday, as the vehicles are used, the cracks could lead to the separation of the drive shaft at the joint portion. Driving your Tacoma under these conditions may lead to serious injuries or fatalities due to the potential loss of control while driving your Tacoma. Toyota will offer the safety inspection and replacement at no cost.

If you have been injured while riding in a Toyota on the recall list, please contact the law office of M&A Law Firm to discuss your special situation. If you or a loved one has been injured in a 2010 Tacoma, due to the recall issue, call M&A Law Firm toll free at 1.866.789.1664. Our products liability attorneys are following the Toyota recall news closely to answer any questions you may have concerning your case.

Toyota Hides Camry Recall - Within the Press Release about Pruis

If you didn’t catch the hidden safety recall for the 7,300, 2010 Toyota Camry, within the press release about the Toyota Prius recall. M&A law firm has provided an excerpt from the press release is as follows:

Separately, Toyota will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 7,300 early production – 2010 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 4 cylinder engine to inspect for a power steering hose that may be in contact with a front brake tube. This contact could lead to a hole in the brake tube and cause a brake fluid leak, increased brake pedal stroke and greater vehicle stopping distance. Owners of the involved 2010 Camry vehicles will be notified by mail starting in the middle of February.

The issues is on certain early production 2010 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 4-cylinder engine, a power steering pressure hose in the engine compartment may be the incorrect length. If this condition exists, a crimp on the power steering pressure hose may come in contact with the No. 7 front brake tube. If this condition is not fixed, a hole may wear in the brake tube and deplete the brake fluid in the vehicle? As a result, the brake pedal stroke will increase and lead to greater vehicle stopping distance which may lead to hazardous and even fatal driving conditions. Toyota will notify owners by mail starting in mid-February 2010.

Toyota Announces Recall on 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250h Vehicles

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc, announced a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS). This recall does not include Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles. The ABS system prevents wheel lock-up by automatically modulating the brake pressure during an emergency stop. By preventing the wheels from locking, it enables the driver to maintain steering control and to stop in the shortest possible distance under most conditions. Some 2010 model year Prius and 2010 HS 250h owners have reported experiencing inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction. This faulty software can potentially lead to serious injuries or fatalities, due to the loss of braking control in the 2010 Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h Vehicles.

If you have been in an accident in a 2010 Prius or a 2010 Lexus HS 250h, you will want to call the law offices of M&A law firm toll- free at 1.866.789.1664. M&A law firm is keeping up with the latest Toyota recall news and are ready to talk to you about your situation if you have been in an accident in a 2010 Prius or a 2010 Lexus HS 250h.

Toyota Owners Are Seeking Economic Damages

Toyota has recalled around 8.5 million vehicles and now faces a growing number of consumer class-action cases, over the shrinking resale value of its recalled models. The consumer class actions are based on the premise that for Toyota car buyers “if you went to sell your car today, it’s worth a lot less than it was two weeks ago.” Consumer lawsuits seeking economic damages for diminished value or lost use of a recalled Toyota vehicle have been filed in at least 30 states, mostly in federal court. All the federal suits would be consolidated into a single class action in the next three to four months, following a hearing before a panel of judges set for March 25 in U.S. District Court in San Diego. Toyota has maintained one of the industry’s highest resale values for its vehicles, as well as a superb record of reliability and safety. Major vehicle valuation services like Edmonds and Kelley Blue Book have downgraded the resale value of Toyotas by as much as 3.5 percent, and further decreases up to 6 percent can be expected.

If you own a Toyota on the recent recall list, and would like to discuss possible economic damages for diminished value or lost use on your recalled Toyota vehicle, please contact M&A Law toll-free at 1-866-789-1664, and speak with a products liability attorney concerning your Toyota.

Toyota Dealerships to take Extraordinary Measures On Recall

On Monday, Toyota apologized to their U.S. customers over a massive recall of its vehicles and publicly promised that Toyota dealerships will undergo "extraordinary measures" to fix accelerator pedals involved in the recall. The pedal issue first surfaced in October, after 19 lives had already been taking by the faulty pedal.

"First, I want to sincerely apologize to Toyota owners," Jim Lentz, president and chief operating officer, said in a video posted on the company's Web site. "I know that our recalls have caused many of you concern and for that I am truly sorry." He also mentioned, "I drive Toyotas. My family members drive Toyotas," he said. "I would not have them in products that I knew were not safe."

Dealers should receive the new parts not later than February 8th, Toyota said. Some dealers will stay open 24 hours in order to make the repairs. The pedal issue stems from a friction device that provides the proper touch and response in the pedal by adding resistance and making the pedal steady and stable, however, parts of the friction device can begin to stick instead of operating smoothly. Toyotas’ solution is a steel reinforcement bar that will be installed into the assembly eliminating the pedals excess friction. Toyota has confirmed the effectiveness of the newly reinforced pedals through rigorous testing on pedal assemblies that had previously shown a tendency to stick.

With the new solution to their recall, Toyota still faces negative impacts on their production, sales and their brand value.

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TOYOTA PRIUS’ RECALLED – Brake Failure

In the most recent update from Toyota Motor Company, it will recall 270,000 hybrid Prius cars in the U.S. and Japan, the Nikkei News Service reported. The recall will target the third-generation Prius launched in May. Last Thursday, The Transportation Department opened an investigation into brake problems in the 2010 Prius, and Toyota acknowledged the design problems with the brakes, but said it was still deciding how to inform customers and whether a recall is needed. The Japanese government ordered Toyota to investigate brake problems in the Prius. The preliminary evaluation involves about 37,000 vehicles sold in the United States in May 2009. The Transportation Department’s safety agency, said it has received 124 reports from consumers experiencing a pause in the braking when the vehicle switches between the traditional hydraulic brakes and the electronically operated braking system. Toyota acknowledged the brake problem while reporting a $1.7 billion profit for its October-December quarter.

If you own a Toyota, Prius year model 2010 and have been in an accident or experienced brake failure due to the braking defect, please contact M&A Law Firm and speak with a products liability attorney concerning Toyota’s defective braking system.

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Toyota Motor Corporation's Vehicle Recall

Most Americans are aware of Toyota Motor Corp., recalling 4 million vehicles with unresponsive and, in some cases, stuck gas pedals. Toyota is estimating a loss $2.7 billion in 2010. U.S. dealers say they spend more time answering calls from existing Toyota customers than enticing new customers to buy vehicles not equipped with the faulty part and that is impacting new sales.

Toyota states on their website, “Toyota has taken the unprecedented step of stopping production to help serve our customers quickly and ensure that all new Toyota vehicles going forward do not experience this problem.” Brian Johnson, an automotive analyst at Barclays Capital, expects Toyota to see its market share decline each week the shut-down is in effect.

vehicles recalled by toyota

M&A Law Firm, suggest taking safety precautions if you, are anyone you know drives any of the following specific model names and years associated with the newly-expanded vehicles for the pedal entrapment recall include:

• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla & Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
• 2009-2010 Venza
• 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
• 2007-2010 Camry

with gas pedal assemblies made by a specific Toyota supplier; your dealer will be able to check.

deaths & accidents in toyota vehicles

While the company is focusing all of their energy and resources on remedies to fix the issue, they also face a pending class-action lawsuit, after 19 deaths have been related to the faulty accelerator pedal. The most recent accident in Southlake, Texas - killed four Jehovah Witness’ riding together to promote their faith. Southlake, investigators say, the vehicle crashed through a fence and hit a tree before landing upside down in a pond.

On February 4, 2010, The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will investigate the recalls and suspensions, in a hearing called "Toyota Gas Pedals: Is the Public at Risk?" Another House investigative panel has scheduled a hearing of its own for Feb. 25.

If you or anyone you know has a Toyota Vehicle that has a faulty Toyota Vehicle, and involved in an accident, let our team of attorneys help you!

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Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues Recall for

All Accusure® Insulin Syringes

Alabama-based company has recalled 250 million Acusure insulin syringes after complaints were derived from Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical company claims the needle was detaching from the syringe. So far, no reports of injury or death have been reported, however, if the needle becomes detached during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into the syringe, or remain in the skin after an injection. All Acusure insulin syringes will be recalled that were distributed between January 2002 and October 2009 to all consumers including wholesale and retail pharmacies. The syringes will be sent back to the Alabama-based company from many different manufacturers. Consumers who have these products should stop using them and contact the company. The distributed syringes are of the following descriptions and NDC numbers:

• 28G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-6995-21
• 28G 1cc, NDC 0603-6996-21
• 29G 1/2cc NDC 0603-6997-21
• 29G 1cc, NDC 0603-6998-21
• 30G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-999-21
• 30G 1cc, NDC 0603-7000-21
• 31G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-7001-21
• 31G 1cc, NDC 0603-7002-21

If serious injuries were caused by the syringe needle detaching in the skin, product liability attorneys suggest, that the defective syringe be preserved until after it has been determined whether a lawsuit can be pursued. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury from using Accusure® Insulin Syringes, call M&A Law Firm toll free at 1-866-789-1664 to discuss your case with a knowledgeable product liability attorney.

Updated on Monday, February 8, 2010

Product Liability

Product liability is the area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, and others who make products available to the public are held responsible for the injuries the defective product causes. Product liability frequently involves retail items, but can extend to pretty much anything that can be sold and even to intangibles such as gas, naturals (pets), and real estate (houses).

Product Liability Law

Products liability law is a tort action that falls under negligence (unintentional tort action) umbrella. Simply, products liability laws holds all parties involved in the chain of manufacturing and distribution of any defective product are responsible for causing injuries. Aside from the actual manufacturer, other responsible parties may include distributors, retailers, repairers, assemblers, component suppliers and testing laboratories. Although products liability claims started under negligence theory, today in addition to negligence action, it can be based on strict liability, breach of warranty, and various consumer protection claims.

product liability cases

• Motor Vehicle Defects including defective Seat Belts, Tire Defects such as a Tire Blowout, and Unsafe SUVs resulting in SUV Rollover Injuries or Death
• Defective Workplace Machinery such as Nail Guns, Punch Presses, and other Construction or Manufacturing Equipment
• Medical Devices such as Heart Monitors, Heart Valves, and Prosthetics
• Cosmetic implant surgeries including Breast, Penile, and other Cosmetic Surgeries
• Lasik Eye Surgery
• Defective Boats, Airplanes, and Motorcycles

TYPES OF PRODUCT LIABILITY

• Design Defect
• Manufacturing Defect
• Marketing Defect (a failure to warn)

injured due to defective product?

If you or one of your loved one has been seriously injured due to a defective product, you should follow these steps and then call our office:

• Keep the product and any Documents and Packaging that was included
• Identify as much information about the product as possible including the Name of the Manufacturer, Model Name and Number, Place and Date of Purchase and Serial Number
• Keep the product in a safe place where it won’t be touched
• If the product is an automobile, make sure that you keep it
• Make sure to Inform your Insurance Company that you need to keep your car
• Obtain information from any Witnesses that may have been present (such as name, address and telephone number)
• Find your Receipt
• Obtain Medical Help immediately
• Do not discuss the case with anyone other than an Attorney

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HOW CAN A PRODUCT BECOME DEFECTIVE?

A product is considered defective if it does not provide the level of safety which the community generally is entitled to expect. The following are the number of factors for a court to determine whether a product is defective or not:

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