Toyota must face Prius brake suits in court

The United States Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Toyota must face lawsuits involving the braking system used on its line of Prius hybrid vehicles. Toyota was hoping to settle the disputes through arbitration.

Toyota was appealing a previous ruling that mandated a court appearance, citing its dealers’ purchase agreements with customers. However, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Toyota couldn’t use that clause to avoid facing the lawsuits in court, according to Bloomberg.

The suits, filed by consumers in California, allege the braking system in the 2010 model year Prius hybrid can malfunction under certain driving conditions, such as stopping on rough surfaces. Toyota recalled the Prius in 2010 for a braking issue, but the owners say the issue wasn’t resolved.

The suit is seeking damages, although there are no claims of injuries.

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