Lum v. Mercedes Benz, USA, L.L.C.

ORDER

JAMES G. CARR, Chief Judge.

This is a products liability case. Plaintiffs Baorong Lum and her husband, Kend Lum, *545sought damages as a result of severe and permanent injuries Mrs. Lum allegedly suffered due to a malfunctioning airbag. The vehicle was owned by plaintiffs and distributed by defendant Mercedes-Benz USA [MBUSA]. Jurisdiction arises under 28 U.S.C. § 1332.

MBUSA imports and wholesales Mercedes-Benz cars in the United States. It is located in Montvale, New Jersey. Defendant Takata Petri, Inc.1 is a subsidiary of Takata Corporation, Tokyo, an international producer of occupant…