Reveles v. Toyota by the Bay

Opinion

WORK, Acting P. J.

Toyota by the Bay (Toyota) sold an irreparably damaged and hazardous used truck to Victor E. Reveles and then refused to refund his money or provide a replacement when it became inoperable within two months. In spite of clear evidence of liability, Toyota stonewalled all possibility of settlement, forcing Reveles to bring suit and engage in year-long discovery efforts, retain expert witnesses, file trial memoranda and prepare jury instructions. Only on the day of trial did Toyota finally agree to pay Reveles the amount for which he had offered to settle the case a…