Toyota Faces Florida Class Alleging It Hid Camry A/C System Flaw

Toyota Motor Corp. and Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC must face a class of owners who allege they violated Florida consumer protection law by scheming to conceal mold problems in the air conditioning systems of certain Camry vehicles, a Florida federal court said.

The court certified a class of persons who bought 2012-2014 Camry vehicles from authorized Toyota dealers in Florida, saying common issues dominate the litigation.

But the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida declined Monday to certify a class pursuing claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act on behalf of those who bought the ...