American drivers can score a $15k payment from $237m pot – exact criteria for a chunk of the change | 39D0J3C | 2024-05-11 12:08:01
A MOTOR company manufactured engines for freighter trucks that exceeded emissions limits in the US, resulting in a costly settlement.
Between 2011 and 2021, drivers of trucks from a Japanese company only have a few weeks to apply for a payout of up to $15,000.
Depending on the type of truck, the payout can be just $1,500, the Daily Mail reported.
Hino Trucks, a Toyota-owned Japanese engine manufacturer, was found guilty of making engines that exceeded emissions standards for the United States.
Two years ago, Hino released a company statement that "identified misconduct," which sparked the class-action lawsuit.
The statement read that the fuel economy of its trucks was reporting worse mileage than the company saw during testing, signaling that emissions regulations were not up to par.
The Tokyo-based company did not outright admit to knowingly manufacturing "dirty" engines but agreed to settle in court for $237.5 million.
The class-action lawsuit found Hino guilty of continuing to manufacture and ship trucks that were up to standard.
Instead, Hino hid the information from businesses, private buyers, and regulatory forces.
The nearly $240 million pot will be used to pay drivers of trucks that were unknowingly polluting because of the engine.
Drivers in the US operating the Hino 155 and 195 trucks from 2013-2020 should hastily apply, as well as drivers of the 238, 258, and 338 trucks from 2011-2020 are encouraged to apply.
To qualify to be paid up to $15,000, drivers have until June 17, 2024 to apply.
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Previous owners of trucks that have been sold will see 60 percent of the per-truck payments allocated to the original owner.
40 percent of the compensation will be split among previous owners.
To apply, have the VIN of the qualifying truck handy, and enter it into the Hino website to verify the truck.
Proof of ownership will also be required, as well as proof of title and a purchase agreement.
The company was sued after it admitted to knowingly selling trucks with insufficient engines[/caption]
Any insurance documentation will be helpful to verify the driver's identity.
The medium-duty trucks were primarily used to transport or deliver goods.
At the time of publication, there isn't a published date as to when the paychecks will be sent out.
However, drivers only have a little more than a month to apply.
If you have a qualifying truck, submit your claim here.
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