Toyota Federal District Court Decisions

Bell et al v. Arvin Meritor, Inc. et al

Filed: February 22, 2016 as 3:2012cv00131
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Arvin Meritor, Inc., Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc, Bridgestone Firestone, Inc., Carlisle Corporation, CSK Auto, Inc., Dana Corporation, Eaton Corporation, Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust as Successor to Felt-Products Manufacturing Co., Ford Motor Company, Genuine Parts Company, Hennessy Industries, Inc., Honda North America, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Ingersoll-Rand Company, Kelsey-Hayes Corporation, Lear-Siegler Diversified Holdings Corporation, Maremont Corporation, McCord Corporation, National Automotive Parts Association, Nissan North America, Inc., Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Sears, Roebuck and Company, SPX Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., AutoZone West, Inc., Carquest Corporation
Plaintiff: Donald Bell, Sumiko Bell
Nature of Suit: Asbestos Personal Injury Product Liability

ORDER granting 104 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER TO DISMISS ACTION WITH PREJUDICE filed by Kelsey-Hayes Corporation. Kelsey-Hayes Corporation terminated. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 2/19/2016. (beS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/22/2016)

United States of America v. Vehicle 2011 BMW 5 Series 535i VIN: WBAFU7C55BC777710, et al

Filed: February 12, 2016 as 5:2011cv15432
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: Vehicle 2011 BMW 5 Series 535i VIN: WBAFU7C55BC777710, Currency $3,200.00, Currency $16,530.00, Currency $15,525.00, Currency $3,876.00, Currency $100,000.00, Currency $1,005.00, Currency $35,000.00, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $62,768.00, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $25,681.00, Vehicle 2008 Saturn Vue VIN: 3GSDL43N18S604544, Vehicle 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 VIN: 4JGBF71E67A102686, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $54,810.00, Vehicle 2008 Mercedes Benz E350 VIN: WDBUF87X98B301947, Vehicle 2010 Lexus RX450h VIN: JTJBC1BA0A2410408, Vehicle 2011 Featherlite 3110-0017 17 Ft. Car Hauler, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $1,960.00, Currency $1,457.19, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $22,685.00, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued At 2,300.00, Personal Property Assorted Silver Housewares Valued at $876.00, Currency TCF Bank Check #305092013 Valued at $592,206.92, Personal Property Comerica Bank Certificate of Deposit Account #385106567857 Valued at $510,223.37, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $8,732.11, Personal Property 5 Gold Ingots Valued at $8,790.00, Vehicle 2010 Lexus RX350 VIN: 2T2BK1BA4AC029938, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $41,585.00, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $3,597.00, Personal Property Assorted Coins Valued at $5,642.00, Vehicle 2005 Honda Accord LX VIN: 1HGCM56445A084111, Vehicle 2003 Toyota Camry LE VIN: 4T1BE32K33U743111, Personal Property Assorted Jewelry Valued at $30,600.00 and others
Plaintiff: United States of America
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property

OPINION AND ORDER DENYING BABUBHAI PATELS MOTION TO ALTER OR AMEND JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 59(e) 425 AND DENYING BABUBHAI PATELS MOTION FOR DISPOSITION 428 AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Gershwin A. Drain. (TBan)

Strama et al v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Filed: February 12, 2016 as 1:2015cv09927
Court: Illinois Northern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation
Plaintiff: Maria Strama, Jan Strama

MEMORANDUM OPINION Signed by the Honorable Samuel Der-Yeghiayan on 2/12/2016: Granting Defendant Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,Inc.'s motion to dismiss. Mailed notice (mw, )

Rosco et al v. Equifax Information Services et al

Filed: February 4, 2016 as 2:2015cv00325
Court: Washington Eastern District Court
Defendant: Equifax Information Services, Americredit, Capital One Auto Finance, Consumer Portfolio Services, Costco Warehouse, Exeter Financial, Experian Information Solutions, First Bank Mortgage, Flagship Credit, Global Lending Services Inc, Grossinger KIA, Lafontaine Toyota, Regional Acceptance, Advantage Group, Tidewater Credit, TransUnion LLS
Plaintiff: Russell D Rosco, Bonnie R Rosco
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit

ORDER Approving 110 Stipulation for Order of Dismissal and Denying 111 the Motion for the Same as Moot (cc: Bonnie R. Rosco via first class mail). Signed by Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (PL, Case Administrator)

Michael Nichols v. Toyota Financial Services

Filed: January 27, 2016 as 2:2015cv08535
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Toyota Financial Services, Toyota Financial Services Americas Corporation
Plaintiff: Michael Nichols
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

IN CHAMBERS - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS CASE SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. The file in this case lacks the papers that would show it is being timely prosecuted, as reflected below. Accordingly, the Cour t, on its own motion, hereby orders plaintiff (s) to show cause in writing no later than February 5, 2016, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff(s), the Court…

United States of America v. 2011 Toyota Sienna SE Wagon, VIN 5TDXK3DC7BS077981, License No. 6PSZ063

Filed: January 26, 2016 as 2:2014mc00111
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: 2011 Toyota Sienna SE Wagon, VIN 5TDXK3DC7BS077981, License No. 6PSZ063
Plaintiff: United States of America
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/25/16: The deadline by which the United States shall be required to file a complaint for forfeiture against the defendant vehicle and/or to obtain an indictment alleging that the defendant vehicle are subject to forfeiture is extended to February 18, 2016. (Kaminski, H)

Sovath v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. et al

Filed: January 22, 2016 as 5:2015cv03849
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Equifax, Inc., TransUnion, LLC, Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., V.W. Credit, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Nordstrom fsb, General Electric Capital Retail Bank, Toyota Financial Services
Plaintiff: Karen Sovath
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit

ORDER GRANTING 65 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Karen Sovath, General Electric Capital Retail Bank terminated; Terminating 42 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6) filed by General Electric Capital Retail Bank, Motions terminated: 42 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6) filed by General Electric Capital Retail Bank. Signed by Judge Edward J. Davila on 1/22/2016. (ecg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/22/2016)

USA v. $8,274.73 Seized From Academy Bank Account No. 1428719 et al

Filed: January 21, 2016 as 1:2016cv00109
Court: Colorado District Court
Defendant: $8,274.73 Seized From Academy Bank Account No. 1428719, $5,110.15 Seized From Wells Fargo Bank Account No. 6983529600, $45,347.95 Seized From Wells Fargo Bank Account No. 7983894911, $4,615.70 Seized From Wells Fargo Bank Account No. 8381651929, Wedding Ring Set, Serial No. 13L0MDK, Princess Cut Diamond, Serial No. 13J0UPD, 2015 GMC Sierra, VIN: 1GT22YEGXFZ101543, 2014 Toyota 4Runner, VIN: JTEBU5JR0E5185132, 2014 Lexus IS250, VIN: JTHBF1D22E5043546, 2014 Harley Davidson Motorcycle FLSTN103, VIN: 1HD1JDV10EB035805, 1770 South Norfolk Street, Aurora, Colorado
Plaintiff: USA
Nature of Suit: Other

ORDER For Arrest of Property in Rem, by Judge Wiley Y. Daniel on 1/21/2016. (evana, )

Bradbury v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc et al

Filed: January 13, 2016 as 5:2015cv04602
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Experian Information Solutions, Inc, TransUnion, LLC, Capital One, National Association, Toyota Motor Credit Coporation, IQ Data International, Inc., Stuart Allan & Associates, Inc.
Plaintiff: Kristie Bradbury
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit

ORDER GRANTING 18 DEFENDANT CAPITAL ONE'S MOTION TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 1/13/2016. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/13/2016)

United States of America v. 7,000.00 in U.S. Currency et al

Filed: January 12, 2016 as 2:2015cv08104
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: 1,600.00 in U.S. Currency, 15,603.00 in U.S. Currency, 7,000.00 in U.S. Currency, One 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, One 2007 Toyota Camry
Plaintiff: United States of America
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Dale S. Fischer. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 2/1/2016. (dp)

Burns v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Filed: January 12, 2016 as 2:2014cv02208
Court: Arkansas Western District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Plaintiff: Ryan Burns
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle

OPINION AND ORDER denying 35 Motion to Compel ; granting in part and denying in part 24 Motion for Summary Judgment; denying 27 Motion to Deny Class Certification; denying as moot 29 Motion to Stay, as set forth. Signed by Honorable P. K. Holmes, III on January 12, 2016. (jas)

Davis v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: January 7, 2016 as 3:2014cv00073
Court: Arkansas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc
Plaintiff: Melissa Davis
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Product Liability

ORDER pursuant to the stipulation of the parties, this action is dismissed with prejudice with each party to bear its own fees and costs. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 1/7/2016. (jak)

Dependable Sales and Service, Inc. et al v. Truecar, Inc.

Filed: January 6, 2016 as 1:2015cv01742
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Truecar, Inc.
Plaintiff: Dependable Sales and Service, Inc., Drew Ford, Beaver Motors Inc., Key Chrysler Jeep & Dodge, Inc., Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge, Inc., Rafferty Subaru, Inc., Valley Motors, Inc., Catanese Volkswagen, Inc., TTV Motors, Inc., Arnold Chevrolet, LCC, Bellavia Buick, Inc., World Auto Group, Inc., Paul Miller, Inc., Paul Miller Performance, L.L.C., Paul Miller GT, Inc., Paul Miller Sportscar,Inc., G.S. Autoplex, LLC, L&S Motors Inc., Westchester Autoplex, Inc., D.L. New Rochelle Auto Sales, LLC, N.R. Automotive, Inc., Haldeman Ford of Kutztown, Inc., Hoover Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Genesee Valley Motors, Inc., Genesse Valley Ford LLC, Tustin Buick GMC, Inc., Sam Boswell Motors, Inc., Cascade Auto Group, Salerno Duane, Inc., Freehold Automotive Limited, Inc., Freehold Chrysler Jeep, Inc., Tenafly Kia and others
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 29 Motion to Dismiss. TrueCar's motion to dismiss is GRANTED as to the "bait-and-switch," "financing," "transparency" and "rebate" adverti sements. It is DENIED as to the "no haggle" and "factory invoice" advertisements. The Clerk is directed to terminate the motion. (Docket # 29.) (As further set forth in this Memorandum and Order.) (Signed by Judge…

You et al v. Japan et al

Filed: January 6, 2016 as 3:2015cv03257
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Japan, Hirohito, Akihito, Nobuske Kishi, Shinzo Abe, NYK Line (North America) Inc., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., HITACHI,,LTD., Hitachi America Limited, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal U.S.A. Inc., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (America), Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., Mitsui Group, Okamoto Industries, Inc., Sankei Shimbun Co Ltd.
Plaintiff: Hee Nam You, Kyung Soon Kim
Nature of Suit: Other Personal Injury

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT, Motions terminated: 127 First MOTION for Leave to File second amended complaint filed by Hee Nam You.. Signed by Judge Alsup on 1/6/16. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/6/2016)

Fielder v. Connell et al

Filed: December 17, 2015 as 1:2014cv00160
Court: Mississippi Northern District Court
Defendant: J & B Services, Inc., Toyota Boshoku Mississippi, LLC, John Does 1-10, L. C. Conner
Plaintiff: Lori Fielder
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle

ORDER further extending deadlines for responses and replies. Signed by Senior Judge Glen H. Davidson on 12/17/15. (rel)

Bradbury v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc et al

Filed: December 11, 2015 as 5:2015cv04602
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Experian Information Solutions, Inc, TransUnion, LLC, Capital One, National Association, Toyota Motor Credit Coporation, IQ Data International, Inc., Stuart Allan & Associates, Inc.
Plaintiff: Kristie Bradbury
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit

ORDER RESETTING 18 HEARING DATE. Motion Hearing set for 1/7/2016 01:30 PM in Courtroom 3, 5th Floor, San Jose before Hon. Beth Labson Freeman. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 12/11/2015. (blflc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/11/2015)

You et al v. Japan et al

Filed: December 9, 2015 as 3:2015cv03257
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Japan, Hirohito, Akihito, Nobuske Kishi, Shinzo Abe, NYK Line (North America) Inc., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., HITACHI,,LTD., Hitachi America Limited, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal U.S.A. Inc., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (America), Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., Mitsui Group, Okamoto Industries, Inc., Sankei Shimbun Co Ltd.
Plaintiff: Hee Nam You, Kyung Soon Kim
Nature of Suit: Other Personal Injury

NOTICE RE ORAL ARGUMENT. Signed by Judge Alsup on 12/9/15. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/9/2015)

You et al v. Japan et al

Filed: December 9, 2015 as 3:2015cv03257
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Japan, Hirohito, Akihito, Nobuske Kishi, Shinzo Abe, NYK Line (North America) Inc., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., HITACHI,,LTD., Hitachi America Limited, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal U.S.A. Inc., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (America), Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., Mitsui Group, Okamoto Industries, Inc., Sankei Shimbun Co Ltd.
Plaintiff: Hee Nam You, Kyung Soon Kim
Nature of Suit: Other Personal Injury

REQUEST FOR RESPONSE FROM SANKEI SHIMBUN, CO., LTD. re 134 Responses due by 12/14/2015.. Signed by Judge Alsup on 12/9/15. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/9/2015)

You et al v. Japan et al

Filed: December 2, 2015 as 3:2015cv03257
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Japan, Hirohito, Akihito, Nobuske Kishi, Shinzo Abe, NYK Line (North America) Inc., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., HITACHI,,LTD., Hitachi America Limited, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal U.S.A. Inc., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (America), Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., Mitsui Group, Okamoto Industries, Inc., Sankei Shimbun Co Ltd.
Plaintiff: Hee Nam You, Kyung Soon Kim
Nature of Suit: Other Personal Injury

NOTICE RE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ATTORNEYS. Signed by Judge Alsup on 12/2/15. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/2/2015)

Helene Cahen et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: November 25, 2015 as 4:2015cv01104
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors LLC
Plaintiff: Helene Cahen, Kerry J Tompulis, Merrill Nisam
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER ON MOTIONS TO DISMISS by Judge William H. Orrick re 43 Motion to Dismiss, 47 Motion to Dismiss, and 49 Motion to Dismiss. Defendants' motions to dismiss are GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file an amended complaint, if any, by January 8, 2016. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/25/2015)