Cambridge Homes of North Carolina Ltd. Partnership v. Hyundai Construction, Inc.

CALABRIA, Judge.

Hanwha Chemical Corporation (“HCC”) and Hanwha L&C Corporation (“HLCC”) (collectively referred to as “defendants”) appeal an order denying their motions to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. We reverse and remand.

In 2003 and 2004, Cambridge Homes of North Carolina Limited Partnership (“plaintiff’) contracted with Hyundai Construction, Inc. (“Hyundai”), a North Carolina company, to provide and install vinyl siding for homes constructed by plaintiff in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. Hyundai installed vinyl siding manufactured by a Korean…