Biller Liar, Pants On Fire
Jason Lancaster | Apr 15, 2010 | Comments 20
UPDATE: Biller’s racketeering allegations against Toyota have been dismissed by the arbitrator overseeing the case. What’s more, Biller has been ordered to pay Toyota more $2.5 million in damages for his lies.
Dimitrious Biller (that’s pronounced “by-ler”, hence the headline) is a lawyer and former Toyota employee who filed a racketeering lawsuit against Toyota last August. In that suit, Biller alleged that Toyota systematically hid information in civil lawsuits in order to save money. While it’s certainly possible, we’ve found more evidence that shows Biller is most likely a liar.
First of all, Biller’s lawsuit admitted that he suffered a ‘mental breakdown.’ While all of us have bad days – or even bad months – few of us would ever admit to having an episode of such magnitude. Perhaps the stress of lying for Toyota all the time got to Biller (sarcasm), but it also might be that Biller’s elevator doesn’t go to the top floor.
Even more interesting than his self-admitted breakdown is that Biller is also suing another one of his former employers, the City and County of Los-freakin’-Angeles. According to the Automotive News (subscription required):
Biller also is suing the Los Angeles district attorney’s office, where he worked after leaving Toyota, alleging wrongful termination. In the 2008 Los Angeles suit, which is pending, Biller said he was fired after nine weeks on the job because of allegations by his employer of incompetence, emotional instability and inability to get along with colleagues.
Note the phrase ‘emotional instability.’ Is that at all similar to a mental breakdown? Biller’s attorney claims that Toyota is trying to discredit Biller by giving the media copies of all of his lawsuits.
Note to Dimitrious – Toyota isn’t making you look bad – you’re doing it all by yourself.
To be clear, just because Biller might be a little crazy doesn’t necessarily mean he’s wrong. An investigative report by the Associated Press shows some proof that Toyota has a habit of hiding evidence. It should be noted, however, that all of the sources in the article are attorneys who have sued Toyota.
Either way, when it comes to Biller’s allegations “sue me once, shame on me. Sue me twice, shame on you.”
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“just because Biller might be a little crazy doesn’t necessarily mean he’s wrong”
No, It means he is CRAZY. He is a few dozen bricks short of a building. Wait, his next lawsuit involves being Abducted by Aliens while riding a unicorn through Fairyland.
As far as I’m concerned, if they let people get off from charges due to insanity, then I don’t think his word is worth much otherwise.
Jeremy and TXTee – Right – the guy is dealing with some sort of mental problem(s), so he’s really hard to believe.
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There are some other attorneys supporting Biller’s claims, but here’s the most interesting part: every judge presiding over each and every one of Toyota’s liability lawsuits never found proof that Toyota was hiding evidence. If even one judge had found a shred of evidence, I’m quite certain he or she would have gone all out to get it…but nothing.
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Just like the mythical electronic problems that all Toyota supposedly have, there’s no proof, just lots of allegations.
Wasn’t this individual originally connected to the rollover issue? That’s funny the issue is back. Cover-up? I’m still waiting for Toyota to hit rock bottom, any ideas when that’s gonna happen?
Anonymous – I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you. Toyota’s sales were up 40% in March, and there are a few people already beginning to question Consumer Report’s ‘don’t buy’ rating: http://thecarchat.com/analyzin.....xus-gx-460
Well Anny,
Rock bottom is a long ways down. Calculating the distance divided by the speed of decline times the IQ of that comment. We get a loaf of rye and 2 bicycles. Now we take this number and shove it up a blind elephants butt and we get the estimated time of impact at ID-10-T over PICNIC
Feel free to check my math.
i’m waiting for toyota to hit rock bottom too. cause i’m gonna buy up their stock and be a rich man when it shoots back up (which its done once already).of course, i aint holding my breath.
Up 40% compared to what? 2 years ago or earlier this year when they could only sell a few models? There is a big difference.
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Jeremy, I get what your saying. It is equal to one thousandths of the time it took GM. Apperently it is now where close to bottom considering the future lawsuits and the fact that ONCE AGAIN you can buy them. Is this a ploy to rebound from the loss of resale value. Don’t sell them and the value of the ones out goes up. Collectors model, how many “Do Not Buy” vehicles are out there? Can anyone guess what’s next?
Jason…I need to ask you and the other folks about an on going issue with the Tundra. This morning I had to bring my Tundra to the dealer because I had several error lights and the truck wouldn’t go over 50 MPH. Dealer checked the codes and said I needed to have the air induction pumps changed. The cost was estimated at around 4K. After looking at a long discussion in the tundra solutions forum, I discovered this is not an isolated problem. Tundra owners were saying they experienced this issue right around the 70K mark for mileage. What I got out of the discussion is that there is a drastic engineer flaw with the system and most Tundra owners are going to be paying big bucks for the fix. I understand the technical issue but what I want to bring up to the other Tundra owners is the issue and try to get some input on how we could get Toyota`s attention on this one!
So hows those Tundra’s? The government just fined them for their actions on a SAFETY RECALL, what do you think they are gonna do about this? Oh they will jump right on it!! I believe they will have everything taken care of just after the figure out how far rock bottom really is, right Jeremy! LMAO
Well said Jeremy…. Annoymous you just don’t quit…. pitiful…. Don’t worry anonymous your side kick MJB is here…..
MJB, 40% up from March 2009 versus March 2010. Normal earmarks all corporations use to determine growth, recovery and such. March and april 2009 was when the market crashed about 5-6K points. Ford’s stock bottomed out in November of 08 at $1.39 a share. Toyota Bottomed out in March of 2009 at $58.25 a share.
As for “a long way down”, yes it is. You can determines a company’s net worth by looking at their “market cap”. As of April 15th, 2010, Toyota”s net worth is 125.5 Billion dollars. For comparison, Ford Motor Co.’s Market cap is only 46.3 Billion dollars. which means Toyota is valued/worth about 3 times the value of Ford. You cant even do a market cap on GM (changed name to Motor Liquidation when filed bankruptcy) or on Chrysler/Dodge since they basically do NOT exist as a recognized entity in the financial world. Heck, even Honda’s market cap is 63.87 billion.
Jason/Rich, which motor are we talking about? I’ve got the newer 4.6L, should i be concerned?
No, MJB.
You forgot to carry the Grey Matter. GM hit rockbottom at Aztec to the square root of crap. That being, the 87 GNX being the last great GM ever produced then the drop was instant. We must also remember that the corvette line is isolinear and insular in the GM model. If we couple this with Chryslers Ram flux dejaminator we will see a exponential increase in the amount of trolls being blasted by people with IQs over 70. IN the short, if you had used the grey matter and applied it to the equasion you would see that Toyota will hit rock bottom at the reintroduction of the Echo as a full sized monster truck. Sometime in Chocolate cake to the candy bar.
Danny, it isnt the motor its the air induction pump that is causing the issue. Apparently the diverter valves are sticking because of moisture thus causing the air induction pumps to fail. This is part of your exhaust system. Unfortunately this sysytem is not covered under your exhaust warranty. The moisture build up is coming from the air induction tubes or just condensation, no one knows for sure. This is affecting the valaves due to corrision. The cost of the pumps are around $1100 each and the valves are $400 a piece. The rest of the cost is labor. There is a TSB on the issue but TSBs don’t cover the cost after your out of warranty. I don’t know much about the 4.6L but if your exhaust sysytem (air induction pumps/diverter valves) is the same, then yes you can be affected.
Jeremy – I want you to start writing TV shows ‘stat! LOL. Funny and true.
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MJB – 40% increase in sales in March 2010 compared to March 2009, 10% increase in sales YTD at the end of the 1st quarter. Toyota’s sales increases are matching the overall industry increase. They’re not gaining market share, but they’re not losing it either.
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rich – Thanks for the heads up…I’ll look into it.
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danny – no idea – first I’ve heard of it.
Jason, I think the reason this hasn’t come up until now is because of the mileage involved with regard to the failure. A lot of the Tundras are up to 60K plus in mileage and it seems that now these owners are seeing the trend. I just happened to be lucky cause I have the Toyota extended warranty, otherwise I could’ve paid dearly. If you search tundra solutions and put in air induction pumps you’ll find about 20 pages on the subject. Looks like the discussion started after the first of the year and currently continuing. The folks in the forum have even posted diagrams. Nevertheless, I believe every Tundra owner needs to be made aware of this issue. It could cost them big bucks in the near future!
Jeremy! soooo true about the GNx. I still have my 86 Buick GN. The GNX is actually a Buick-McLauren marriage and is wicked. The last real american musclecar. I totally agree that after that, GM produced junk… with exception to my old faithful 95 z-71 (may she rest in peace).
now, when you divide that by pie, is that cherry or apple? lol.
Thanks for the info Rich. I’ll look into it.
Rich I’ll check into it also. I have 83,500 miles on my 07.
NOTE: Toyota has been vindicated – Biller has been ordered to pay Toyota more than $2.5 million because of his fraudulent allegations.