Toyota Apologizes for Suicide after Overwork, Harassment

Toyota Apologizes for Suicide after Overwork, Harassment
The company logo adorns a sign outside a Toyota dealership in Lakewood, Colo., on March 21, 2021. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
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TOKYO—Toyota has settled a lawsuit that blamed overwork and harassment for the suicide of one of its employees.

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda has apologized to the family, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday. Monetary details of the settlement were not disclosed. The lawsuit filed by the worker’s family had sought 123 million yen ($1.1 million) in damages, Japanese media reports said.