Topic: California
A California prosecutor filed a civil lawsuit against Toyota Friday accusing the Japanese automaker of intentionally hiding deadly defects from consumers. "We'll be alleging in court on behalf of the people of Orange County that Toyota knowingly sold cars and trucks with defects that caused Toyotas to accelerate suddenly and uncontrollably," Orange Country District Attorney Tony Rackauckas told reporters ...
After dropping out of the gubernatorial race last year, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he is running for lieutenant governor. Newsom's announcement wasn't a surprise — he filed papers Feb. 17 with the secretary of state, a necessary step to run again for a statewide ...
Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week: Monday No major releases. Tuesday NEW YORK — Discover Financial Services releases quarterly financial results. Wednesday BEAVERTON, Ore. — Nike Inc. releases quarterly financial results. Thursday MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx Corp. releases quarterly financial results. SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Palm Inc ...
