US consumers sue Takata over alleged airbag defects

New York

TAKATA Corp, the Japanese company whose potentially defective airbags have led to the recall of millions of vehicles, was sued by consumers who claimed Takata and several car manufacturers defrauded them by concealing crucial information.

The lawsuit, filed with a US District Court in Florida on Monday, is believed to be the first in the United States to seek class-action status on behalf of consumers nationwide.