Racketeering Claims files against Toyota - could total $24 Billion

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  1. Aegison

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    Adding to past legal filings against Toyota, "RICO," or racketeering, charges have been brought against Toyota. Sure am glad I bought my Toyota so I can share in all those damages! :rolleyes:

    Full article is at:
    Law.com - Racketeering, Unfair Business Practices Claims Added Against Toyota


     
    #1 Aegison, Mar 17, 2010
  2. blamy

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    Wouldn't it be funny if Toyota filed claims of extortion against those lawyers! Tort Reform anyone???
     
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    A lawsuit is not extortion, by definition.
     
    #3 Politburo, Mar 17, 2010
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I think the correct term is "Legal Shakedown".

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