Sabatini and Associates, LLC represented the estate of a 38 year old women who was the victim of a cross over collision. The Superior Court in Connecticut entered judgment in favor of the estate for the sum of 1.2 Million Dollars
Toyota is suspending U.S. sales of eight recalled vehicle models to fix accelerator pedals that stick. As part of the plan, Toyota is halting production at five manufacturing facilities for the week of Feb. 1 “to assess and coordinate activities.” There are 2.3 million vehicles involved in the recall, which was announced last week. The sales suspension includes the 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia. Toyota previously recalled 4.2 million vehicles due to gas pedals that could become trapped under floor mats, causing the vehicle to accelerate.
A local Farmington woman died in a head-on crash on Route 4 in Farmington, Connecticut. The driver of the car that struck the woman’s car crossed over the median before impact. Farmington police continue to investigate the accident. Alcohol has not been ruled out as a contributory factor in the car accident.