Kawai America Corp. v. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

HUDSON, Judge.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (the “University”) appeals an order denying its motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ claims for conversion and damage to property on grounds of sovereign immunity, lack of personal and subject matter jurisdiction, and failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. For the reasons discussed below, we reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand.

The facts relevant to this appeal are not in dispute. Plaintiff Piedmont Music, Inc., (“Piedmont”) is a dealer of pianos manufactured by plaintiff Kawai America Corporation (“Kawai”). On…