Toyota Motor Corp. lost a bid to keep North America Region CEO Jim Lentz from taking the witness stand in the first trial over a fatal crash blamed on sudden acceleration.California Superior Court Judge Lee Smalley Edmon in Los Angeles today said Lentz may be called to testify in person over objections from company lawyers, who argued that previously made video depositions of Lentz should suffice.
"The parties have identified certain testimony he gave in depositions and everyone agrees is relevant and can be used in this case," Edmon said.
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