Toyota Motor Corp settled a lengthy Justice Department civil probe into its delayed filing of emissions-related defect reports for $180 million, the government said on Thursday.
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WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp will settle a Justice Department civil probe into its delayed filing of emissions-related defect reports for $180 million, sources briefed on the matter said.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan is set to announce the settlement later on Thursday, the sources said, that will include a consent decree. Toyota first disclosed in 2016 it was under investigation for the delayed reports to the Environmental Protection Agency. Toyota and the Justice Department did not immediately comment. (Reporting by David Shepardson Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Read more about Toyota settles US probe into delayed emissions defect reports for $180 mn on Business Standard. The $180 million fine is the largest civil penalty for violation of EPA s emission-reporting requirements