Takata Pleads Guilty in Deadly Air Bag Case

Takata Pleads Guilty in Deadly Air Bag Case

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The video discusses the fraud related to Takata's exploding airbags, linked to 17 deaths globally. A $1 billion settlement was reached, with $850 million for carmakers, $125 million for victims, and $25 million as a fine. Despite the settlement, legal challenges persist, including a new lawsuit against five automakers for knowingly buying faulty airbags. Takata's share price rose slightly, but the company still faces consumer and state lawsuits. The U.S. is also seeking to extradite three former Takata executives from Japan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount of the settlement related to Takata's faulty airbags?

$2 billion

$1.5 billion

$1 billion

$500 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component of the settlement is allocated to car makers for recall costs?

$125 million

$850 million

$1 billion

$25 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Takata's share price in the US after the settlement news?

It rose by 5%

It rose by 1.8%

It remained unchanged

It fell by 1.8%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional legal actions are being pursued against Takata?

Only consumer lawsuits

Only state lawsuits

No additional lawsuits

Both consumer and state lawsuits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which companies are mentioned in the new lawsuit related to faulty airbags?

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Mercedes

Honda, Tesla, Nissan, Ford, BMW

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, BMW

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Audi