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Another week and the fallout continues to spread from Toyota’s recall controversy. In Minnesota, a man imprisoned for vehicular homicide in a fatal Toyota crash sought a new trial, claiming that, in light of the unintended acceleration recalls, he was wrongly convicted for a mechanical malfunction that wasn’t his fault. A prisoner in Portland, Oregon [...]

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RiskCast: Episode 6

by Emily Holbrook on March 18, 2010 · 1 comment

We’re back with another installment of the RiskCast. Listen to the staff of Risk Management magazine discuss newsworthy events. Topics covered include animal extinction, cosmic rays as the source of Toyota’s problems and the wide world of floods and flood insurance. This RiskCast is especially amusing because Editor in Chief Morgan O’Rourke is angrier than [...]

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On March 8, San Diego-resident Jim Sikes was driving his 2008 Toyota Prius on a Southern California freeway when he claimed it began to speed out of control. According to Sikes, his attempts to slow the car failed and after reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph, he was only able to stop the runaway [...]

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RiskCast: Episode 5

by Emily Holbrook on February 11, 2010 · 1 comment

Toyota’s tumultuous times and a preemptive lawsuit involving Thomas’ english muffin. These were the topics of the discussion when us editors of Risk Managment got together to record this fifth installment of the RiskCast for your listening pleasure. Also included is an interesting discussion on the top 10 product recalls ever issued. Enjoy. And remember, you [...]

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