Heritage Oldsmobile-Imports v. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

MOTZ, District Judge.

Plaintiffs, Heritage Oldsmobile-Imports, Inc. (“Heritage”), Valley Motors, Inc. (“Valley Motors”), and Russell Motor Cars, Inc. (“Russell”) has filed this diversity action against Volkswagen of America, Inc. (“VW”). The action arises out of VW’s decision to activate a new dealership in the Baltimore market. VW has filed a motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs’ claims for breach of oral contract and fraudulent misrepresentation will be dismissed with leave to amend. Plaintiffs’ remaining counts will be dismissed without leave to amend.

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Each plaintiff is an automobile…