Date: 12-24-2010

Case Style: Family and Estates of Mark Saylor, et al. v. Toyota and Bob Baker Lexus

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Judge: Anthony J. Mohr

Court: Superior Court, San Diego County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: John Gomez, The Gomez Law Firm, San Diego, California

Defendant's Attorney: Larry Willis, for Bob Baker Lexus

Description: Family and Estates of Mark Saylor, Cleofe Lastrella, Mahala Saylorand Chris Lastrella sued Toyota of North America and Bob Baker Lexus on products liability theories for the wrongful deaths of Salyor, his wife, daughter and brother-in-law who all died in a high speed crash blamed on a stuck accelerator peddle in August of 2009. Salyor was driving a Lexus ES loaned to him by Bob Baker Lexus.

The uncontrolled acceleration of the vehicle was blamed on the incorrect installation of an all-weather floor mat.

The defenses asserted by Defendants are not available.

Outcome: Settled for $10 million will Toyota only.

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