Toyota Federal District Court Decisions

United States of America v. Approximately $94,500.00 in U.S. Currency et al

Filed: March 29, 2012 as 1:2012cv00426
Court: California Eastern District Court
Claimant: Brendan Grammer, Joel Scott Rowntree, Shellie Marie Grammer
Defendant: 2011 Toyota Tundra Crewmax, VIN: 5TFHY5F17BX196697, License: 554FDT, Approximately $1,800.00 in U.S. Currency, Approximately $94,500.00 in U.S. Currency
Plaintiff: United States of America
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property

APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR PUBLICATION signed by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Seng on 03/29/2012. (Yu, L)

Hamby v. Power Toyota Irvine et al

Filed: March 22, 2012 as 3:2011cv00544
Court: California Southern District Court
Cross Claimant: Irvine Imports, Inc.
Cross Defendant: Chad H. Hamby
Defendant: DOES, Power Toyota Irvine
Plaintiff: Chad H. Hamby
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Defendants Motion to Compel arbitration is Granted. Judgment is entered compelling arbitration. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(ecs)

Davenport v. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. et al

Filed: March 20, 2012 as 3:2011cv01108
Court: Illinois Southern District Court
Defendant: Cassens Corporation, Cassens Transportation Company, Cottrell, Inc., Toyota Logistics Services, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., Unknown Rig Distributors/Manufacturers
Plaintiff: Thomas L. Davenport
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 25 MOTION for Leave to File Additional Documents for Record on Appeal filed by Cottrell, Inc. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 3/20/2012. (dka, )

Belleville et al v. Cottrell, Inc. et al

Filed: March 20, 2012 as 3:2011cv01114
Court: Illinois Southern District Court
Defendant: American Zurich Insurance Company, Auto Handling Corporation, Cassens & Sons, Inc., Cassens Corp, Cottrell, Inc., Roger Owens, Toyota Logistics Services, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.
Plaintiff: Chester Belleville, Gwendolyn Belleville
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, Denying 28 MOTION for Leave to File Additional Documents for Record on Appeal filed by Cottrell, Inc. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 3/20/2012. (jdh)

USA v. 927 Cole Street, Golden, Colorado et al

Filed: March 12, 2012 as 1:2011cv02106
Court: Colorado District Court
Claimant: Marie Dalton
Defendant: 927 Cole Street, Golden, Colorado, 2008 Toyota Highlander VIN #JTEES42A182076495
Plaintiff: USA
Nature of Suit: Other

ORDER AUTHORIZING INTERLOCUTORY SALE OF DEFENDANT NO. 1 signed by Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer on 3/12/12. (cbssec)

Childress v. Michalke et al

Filed: March 9, 2012 as 4:2010cv11008
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: Michael Michalke, Mark Hackel, Jim Hertel, Dann Burbeula, Thomas Kling, David Hallison, Keith Paolella, Clifton Morgan, Ted Dumas, Jerry Hanna, David Andrews, Brad Robinson, Ed Mason, Michael Bouchard, Christopher Cole, Charles Bernard, Russ Milne Ford, Russ Milne, Keith Daniel Batko, Cate Williams, Frank Anthony Sinatra, Land Rover Capital, Rose Johnston, Wells Fargo Auto Finance, Incorporated, Lynwood H Pernsley, Ford Motor Credit Company, Kathy Hall, Motor City Pawn Brokers II, Tony Aubrey, Sr, Toyota Credit-Lexus Financial, Laz Lastre, Mercedes Benz Financial and others
Plaintiff: Robert Childress
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights

OPINION AND ORDER Accepting and Adopting, in Part, the Magistrate Judge's 89 Report and Recommendation, Granting Certain Motions 28 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Jim Hertel, 39 Motion to Dismiss filed by Tony Aubrey, Sr., Motor City Pawn Brokers II, 62 Motion to Dismiss, filed by Toyota Credit-Lexus Financial, 68 Motion to Dismiss filed by Tom Maier, Mercedes Benz Financial and 77 Motion to Dismiss filed by Wells Fargo Auto Finance, Incorporated; Denying Certain…

Carter v. Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.

Filed: March 9, 2012 as 5:2010cv00132
Court: Kentucky Eastern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.
Plaintiff: Spencer J. Carter, III
Nature of Suit: Employment

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: dft's 34 Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Joseph M. Hood on 03/09/2012. (RJD)cc: COR

Graves et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: March 2, 2012 as 2:2009cv00169
Court: Mississippi Southern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA
Plaintiff: Mary Graves, Wayne Graves
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Product Liability

ORDER re 265 Objection to Plaintiff's Form of Judgment filed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA. The plaintiffs' form of the Judgment will be entered by this Court and the Objection filed by defendants is overruled. Signed by District Judge Keith Starrett on 3/2/12 (scp)

-RZ JibJab Media Inc v. Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc et al

Filed: February 27, 2012 as 2:2011cv01853
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc
Plaintiff: JibJab Media Inc
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER DISMISSING ENTIRE ACTION WITH PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OFCIVIL PROCEDURE 41(a)(1) by Judge Manuel L. Real, Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (rs)

Weaver v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: February 7, 2012 as 1:2011cv00025
Court: Arkansas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc, TK Holdings Inc
Plaintiff: Ricky Weaver
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

CONSENT PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge James M. Moody on 2/7/12. (kpr)

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

Filed: February 3, 2012 as 3:2009cv05418
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Plaintiff: Carin Milligan, Edward Milligan
Nature of Suit: Contract Product Liability

ORDER OF FINAL JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL. Signed by Judge Richard Seeborg on 2/2/12. (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2012)

Joao Control and Monitoring Systems of California LLC v. ACTI Corporation Inc et al

Filed: February 2, 2012 as 3:2011cv06277
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: ACTI Corporation Inc, ADT Security Services Inc, American Honda Motor Company Inc, BMW of North America LLC, Byremote Inc, Honeywell International Inc, Iveda Corporation, Magtec Products Inc, Mercedes Benz USA LLC, On Net Surveillance Systems Inc, Onstar LLC, Safefreight Technology Corporation, Skyway Security LLC, Sling Media Inc, Smartvue Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc, Tyco International US Inc, Xanboo Inc
Plaintiff: Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 2/2/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/2/2012)

-PAL Branch et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: February 2, 2012 as 2:2012cv00090
Court: Nevada District Court
Defendant: Lexus of Cerritos, Lexus of Las Vegas, Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Technical Center Japan, Toyota Technical Center U.S.A.
Plaintiff: Allison Branch, Austin Branch, Yvonne Branch
Nature of Suit: Tort Product Liability

Not Certified CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-48). Signed by MDL Panel on 2/2/12. (Attachments: # 1 Minute Order)(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ASB)

-PAL Branch et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: February 2, 2012 as 2:2012cv00090
Court: Nevada District Court
Defendant: Lexus of Cerritos, Lexus of Las Vegas, Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Technical Center Japan, Toyota Technical Center U.S.A.
Plaintiff: Allison Branch, Austin Branch, Yvonne Branch
Nature of Suit: Tort Product Liability

CERTIFIED CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-48) signed 2/2/12 by Clerk of Panel Jeffery N. Luthi. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ECS)

Yvonne Branch et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: February 2, 2012 as 8:2012cv00168
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Lexus of Cerritos, Lexus of Las Vegas, Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Technical Center Japan, Toyota Technical Center U.S.A.
Plaintiff: Allison Branch, Austin Branch, Yvonne Branch
Nature of Suit: Tort Product Liability

CERTIFIED CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-48) signed 2/2/12 by Clerk of Panel Jeffery N. Luthi. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ECS) [Transferred from Nevada on 2/3/2012.]

Yvonne Branch et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: February 2, 2012 as 8:2012cv00168
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Lexus of Cerritos, Lexus of Las Vegas, Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Technical Center Japan, Toyota Technical Center U.S.A.
Plaintiff: Allison Branch, Austin Branch, Yvonne Branch
Nature of Suit: Tort Product Liability

Not Certified CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-48). Signed by MDL Panel on 2/2/12. (Attachments: # 1 Minute Order)(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ASB) [Transferred from Nevada on 2/3/2012.]

Baker et al v. Sentry Credit Inc. et al

Filed: January 25, 2012 as 2:2011cv00837
Court: Ohio Southern District Court
Defendant: Central Credit Services, Inc., Courtesy Insurance Company, Fidelity Insurance Agency, Inc., Fidelity Warranty Services, Inc., Germain on Scarbrough, LLC, Jim Moran & Associates, Inc., Scott Edwards, Sentry Credit Inc., Toyota Motor Credit Corporation
Plaintiff: Columbus Baker, Rana Baker
Nature of Suit: Insurance

ORDER granting 13 Motion to Dismiss; granting 13 Motion to Dismiss; this action continues with repect to Plt's remaining claim basec on holder in due course liability. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Abel on 1/24/12. (sh1)

-JGW Williams et al v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. et al

Filed: January 20, 2012 as 2:2011cv00038
Court: Kentucky Eastern District Court
Defendant: Towne Motors, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Plaintiff: Carl Gregory Williams, Sheila Williams
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Product Liability

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: It is ordered that 1) Defendant Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc's Motion for Summary Judgment 10 is GRANTED; 2) Claims asserted in this action by Plaintifffs Sheila Williams and Carl Gregory Williams against Defendant Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. are DISMISSED, with prejudice; 3) This action is DISMISSED and STRICKEN from the Court's docket. A separate Judgment will be entered this date. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 1/20/2012.(TED)cc: COR

Toyota Motor Corporation et al v. Efficient Drivetrains Inc. et al

Filed: January 17, 2012 as 3:2011cv03570
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Efficient Drivetrains Inc., The Regents of the University of California
Plaintiff: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Patent

STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR DISMISSAL re 24 Stipulation filed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.. Signed by Judge James Ware on 1/17/12. (sis, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/17/2012)

Graves et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al

Filed: January 11, 2012 as 2:2009cv00169
Court: Mississippi Southern District Court
Defendant: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA
Plaintiff: Mary Graves, Wayne Graves
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Product Liability

ORDER denying Plaintiffs' Second 190 Motion in Limine regarding CellularSouth Phone Records. Signed by District Judge Keith Starrett on January 11, 2012 (dsl)