Toyota Motor Credit Corporation Sues McDowell County Residents Over Contract Dispute

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation filed a civil contract action against McDowell County residents Jessie J. Johnson and Misty D. Cook in West Virginia Circuit Court on March 18, 2026, according to court records. The case, assigned docket number CC-27-2026-C-23, alleges "Contract & Quasi-Contract Claims" against both defendants.

Attorney Tyler Grant Lansden is listed as counsel for Toyota Motor Credit Corporation in the filing. The case is categorized as civil - contract, a classification typically used in disputes involving loan agreements, financing arrangements, or lease obligations.

The complaint itself has not been made publicly available through sources reviewed for this report, meaning the specific allegations, the nature of the underlying contract, and any monetary damages Toyota Motor Credit is seeking remain unknown. No hearing dates, service returns, or responsive pleadings appear in available records as of March 22.

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation is the financing arm of Toyota Motor Corporation, handling auto loans and leases for vehicle purchases across the United States. Contract and quasi-contract claims in cases involving auto finance companies frequently arise from disputes over payment obligations, repossession, or deficiency balances following a vehicle sale, though none of those specifics have been confirmed in this case.

The full complaint and any subsequent filings are available through the McDowell County Circuit Court clerk's office. Johnson and Cook, or their legal representatives, had not filed any publicly recorded response as of this report.