Coker v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Coker v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.,

2004 NCBC 1

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN 01 CVS 1264 James and Charlotte Coker, ) Robert and Rebecca Darconte, ) and Donald and Bonita Shoe, ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ORDER AND OPINION ) v. ) ) DaimlerChrysler Corporation, ) ) Defendant. ) {1} This case arises out of plaintiffs’ claim of an alleged design defect in the brake systems in minivans manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Corporation (“Daimler”) and sold to consumers since 1995. Plaintiff class representatives brought this action against defendant on…