NU Online News Service, Oct. 5, 2:50 p.m. EDT

Allstate Corp. has filed a subrogation lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. which seeks compensation for the more than $3 million the insurer said it paid out on accident claims related to the auto manufacturer's allegedly faulty accelerator pedals and other defects.

"Toyota should be held accountable for the financial impact of these accidents," said Allstate spokeswoman Christina Loznicka.

Allstate filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court in an effort, it said, to benefit policyholders.

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