Friday, May 31, 2013
Double Jeopardy Feds Wont Rule Out Second Fine For Toyota
Despite levying (and receiving) a record fine from Toyota for failing to promptly report issues with sticking gas pedals, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he wont rule out additional fines for the same offense.
LaHood made those comments in Japan, with Akio Toyoda standing next to him.
Toyota paid the $16.4 million without admitting to the governments accusation, and said it did so to avoid "a protracted dispute".
But that apparently put blood in the water for the feds to smell. LaHood says by paying the fine, Toyota accepted responsiblity for the violation.
Full details from Automotive News.
