Defendant: Toyota Industries Corp.; Toyota Material Handling North America, Inc.; Toyota Material Handling, Inc. | Category: Automotive | Added: 2026-07-14
Alleged Issue
The lawsuit alleges Toyota certified and marketed certain internal-combustion (IC) forklifts as meeting emissions standards they did not actually meet.
Eligibility
Individuals or businesses that purchased or leased a Toyota IC (internal-combustion-engine) forklift built between 2007 and 2021 and sold in the United States.
Estimated Payout
$1,000-$2,500 cash per eligible forklift, plus a free service-plan inspection visit and a new-parts warranty
Claim Deadline
2026-09-22
Background
The case is Broadmoor Lumber & Plywood Co. v. Toyota Industries Corp., No. 3:24-cv-06640-JSC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Toyota agreed to establish a $299.5 million non-reversionary settlement fund to resolve claims tied to the emissions certification of its internal-combustion forklifts, while denying any wrongdoing or liability. Beyond a cash payment, eligible owners and lessees may schedule a free service-plan inspection and receive a new-parts warranty. The claim-filing window runs through September 22, 2026.