Toyota is claiming that faulty floor mats, stuck accelerator pedals and driver errors are causing the acceleration problems, while the plaintiffs allege that the throttle control system is at fault.
The problem stems from a settlement that was completed recently after a college student in Massachusetts accused the institution of lacking gluten-free foods in its cafeterias.
The claims state that deceptive marketing techniques - "Red Bull gives you wings!" - have been used to attract customers while charging a premium for unfounded reasons, Reuters reported on January 16.
