A California man who objected to the $1.6 billion sudden-acceleration class action settlement with Toyota because the deal might have released his claims in a separate case has failed to secure class certification, effectively ending the litigation over brake defects in the Prius hybrid.

Meanwhile, a lawyer for three other objectors to the settlement is seeking more than $8 million in fees and costs; a hearing on that matter is scheduled on August 19.

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