Kim v. Mercedes-Benz, U.S.A., Inc.

Plaintiff, Jung Kim, brought this breach of warranty action against defendant, Mercedes-Benz, USA, Inc. (Mercedes-Benz), to revoke acceptance of a 1999 model-year Mercedes-Benz ML 320 (ML 320) sport-utility vehicle that he purchased from a dealership on October 29, 1998. The circuit court granted defendant’s directed verdict motion, from which judgment plaintiff appeals.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff purchased the subject ML 320 from Mark Motors, Inc., a Mercedes-Benz dealership, for an amount totaling $45,327. Defendant’s written “Basic Warranty” for the ML 320 provided coverage for either a 4-year…