Audi AG and Volkswagon of America, Inc. v. D'Amato

OPINION AND ORDER (1) DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS FOR PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE AND (2) GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO DISMISS “DEFAMATION” CLAIM

BORMAN, District Judge.

Presently before the Court is Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss for

a. Lack of Personal Jurisdiction;

b. Improper Venue;

c. Or in the Alternative, Transfer Case for Improper Venue or For Convenience.

Also before the Court is Plaintiffs Motion to Dismiss Count VIII of Counterclaim for “Defamation.” The Court heard oral argument on this matter on October 13, 2004.

I. PERSONAL JURISDICTION CLAIM

BACKGROUND:

In this action,…