Legal Opinion
LaFond v. Salomon North America, Inc.
Massachusetts Superior Court
Decided December 20, 2011No. SUCV200801383Published
1Opinion of the Court
Fahey, Elizabeth M., J.
The plaintiff, Gary LaFond (“LaFond”), was injured when one of his ski bindings broke while he was skiing in Utah. LaFond brought this action against Salomon North America, Inc., Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company (“ASWO”), and Salomon S.A., asserting claims of negligence, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, and violation of G.L.c. 93A. The action is now before the court on Salomon, SA’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. For the following reasons, the motion is DENIED.
BACKGROUND
The following relevant jurisdictional facts are taken from…
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