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Loaner Lexus Tragedy Sparks Panic
- Mark Saylor took a loaner Lexus and the car sped off, struck another vehicle, and plunged into a ravine killing everyone inside.
- The 9-1-1 call from his brother-in-law Chris Lestrella went viral and ignited national panic about Toyota sudden acceleration.
Huge Penalties Fueled By Public Fear
- Toyota paid over $1.2 billion in fines and over $1 billion to settle class claims amid allegations of cover-up and corporate negligence.
- Massive penalties flowed from public hysteria and media-driven belief that the cars had mysterious defects.
Floor Mats Are Not The Whole Story
- Shan Kane argues floor mats alone cannot explain many sudden acceleration reports because they require the pedal to be floored first.
- He suggests that floor mats are only a small part of a more complex puzzle, implying other causes were suspected.