Eckelberger v. LG Chem America Inc.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS JORDAN ECKELBERGER, Plaintiff, v. Case No. 21-CV-906-NJR LG CHEM, LTD., and LG CHEM AMERICA, INC,, Defendants. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ROSENSTENGEL, Chief Judge: This matter is before the Court on a motion to dismiss filed by Defendant LG Chem America, Inc. (“LGCAI”). (Doc. 26). LGCAI seeks to dismiss this case for lack of personal jurisdiction under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2). For the reasons set forth below, the motion is denied. BACKGROUND Eckelberger alleges that “a defective lithium-ion battery in an…