Nissan Federal District Court Decisions

NELSON et al v. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. et al

Filed: December 19, 2014 as 1:2011cv05712
Court: New Jersey District Court
Defendant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., NISSAN MOTOR CO. LTD.
Plaintiff: TAMEKA NELSON, RICHARD CREEL, KARIM ABDULLAH, RUTH TAPLET, NANCY EBNER
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

OPINION. Signed by Judge Joseph E. Irenas on 12/19/2014. (tf, )

NELSON et al v. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. et al

Filed: December 19, 2014 as 1:2011cv05712
Court: New Jersey District Court
Defendant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., NISSAN MOTOR CO. LTD.
Plaintiff: TAMEKA NELSON, RICHARD CREEL, KARIM ABDULLAH, RUTH TAPLET, NANCY EBNER
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

OPINION. Signed by Judge Joseph E. Irenas on 12/19/2014. (tf, )

NELSON et al v. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. et al

Filed: December 19, 2014 as 1:2011cv05712
Court: New Jersey District Court
Defendant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., NISSAN MOTOR CO. LTD.
Plaintiff: TAMEKA NELSON, RICHARD CREEL, KARIM ABDULLAH, RUTH TAPLET, NANCY EBNER
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

OPINION. Signed by Judge Joseph E. Irenas on 12/19/2014. (tf, )

So v. NYK Line (North America) Inc. et al

Filed: November 17, 2014 as 3:2014cv04559
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: NYK Line (North America) Inc., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., "K" Line America, Inc., Eukor Vehicle Carriers Inc., Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics As, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Americas LLC, Wallenius Lines AB, Compania Sud Americana De Vapores S.A., Toyofuji Shipping Co., Ltd., Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co., Ltd., Hoegh Autoliners AS, Hogh Autoliners, Inc.
Plaintiff: Joshua So
Nature of Suit: Antitrust

MDL ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE TO THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY. (cjlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2014)

Bell et al v. Arvin Meritor, Inc. et al

Filed: November 13, 2014 as 3:2012cv00131
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Arvin Meritor, Inc., Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc, Bridgestone Firestone, Inc., Carlisle Corporation, CSK Auto, Inc., Dana Corporation, Eaton Corporation, Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust as Successor to Felt-Products Manufacturing Co., Ford Motor Company, Genuine Parts Company, Hennessy Industries, Inc., Honda North America, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Ingersoll-Rand Company, Kelsey-Hayes Corporation, Lear-Siegler Diversified Holdings Corporation, Maremont Corporation, McCord Corporation, National Automotive Parts Association, Nissan North America, Inc., Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Sears, Roebuck and Company, SPX Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., AutoZone West, Inc., Carquest Corporation
Plaintiff: Donald Bell, Sumiko Bell
Nature of Suit: Asbestos Personal Injury Product Liability

ORDER granting 91 STIPULATION to Dismiss Action With Prejudice filed by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. terminated. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 11/10/2014. (beS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/13/2014)

Kyung M. Choi v. The United States of America et al

Filed: November 13, 2014 as 2:2013cv08223
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, Stephen Fallis, Kimber Grace, Andrew Guenthner, Kelvin Higa, Ray Mabus, Lawrence Merwin, Robin Nissan, Zachary Sechrist, The United States of America
Plaintiff: Kyung M. Choi
Nature of Suit: Employment

JUDGMENT by Judge George H. King. IT IS HEREBY ADJUDGED that Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice. Plaintiff shall take nothing by this Complaint (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (bp)

Randy Reed Automotive, Inc. et al v. Sebelius et al

Filed: November 12, 2014 as 5:2013cv06117
Court: Missouri Western District Court
Defendant: Kathleen Sebelius, Thomas E Perez, Jacob J. Lew, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Plaintiff: Randy Reed Automotive, Inc., Randy Reed Buick-GMC, Inc., Randy Reed Nissan, LLC, Randy Reed Chevrolet, LLC, Randy Reed
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

ORDER granting Injunction. Signed on 11/12/14 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. (Matthes, Renea)

HORNSBY et al v. THOMASVILLE NOTEHOLDER LLC et al

Filed: October 27, 2014 as 7:2014cv00078
Court: Georgia Middle District Court
Defendant: FLOWERS AUTOMOTIVE LLC, THOMASVILLE NOTEHOLDER LLC, DAVID FLOWERS
Plaintiff: PRESTIGE NISSAN INC, CRAIG HORNSBY
Nature of Suit: Torts to Land

ORDER directing counsel for plaintiffs to notify Court of the status of this case not later than 10/31/2014. Ordered by U.S. District Judge HUGH LAWSON on 10/27/2014. (nbp)

Evans v. Tynan's Nissan, Inc.

Filed: September 29, 2014 as 1:2013cv03508
Court: Colorado District Court
Defendant: Tynan's Nissan, Inc.
Plaintiff: Mark Evans
Nature of Suit: Employment

ORDER Setting Jury Trial for 4/6/2015 at 08:30 AM in Conference Room, Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/12/2015, in paper form directly to chambers by 4:00 p.m., Pretrial Conference set for 3/20/2015 at 02:30 PM in Conference Room, and lead counsel present in person, by Judge Richard P. Matsch on 9/29/2014. (jsmit)

Maxon Hyundai Mazda et al v. JMK East L.L.C. et al

Filed: September 29, 2014 as 1:2013cv02680
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Carfax, Inc.
Plaintiff: Martin Swanty Hyundai, Martin Swanty Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Martin Swanty Kia, James Toyota, Range Rover of Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill Imports, Cherry Hill Mercedes Benz, Manfredi Motors Inc., Great Neck Suzuki, Jaguar of Great Neck, North Bay Cadillac Buick-GMC, Cardinal Honda, Heinrich Chevrolet, Life Quality BMW, Durand Toyota-Ford, WR Thomas Inc., Durand Chevrolet, Arnold Chevrolet, L.L.C., Thomas Dodge Corp., Bellavia Buick, Inc., Sovreign Motor Cars Ltd., Timco, Jaguar of Freeport, Yellowstone Country Motors, Bayside Chrysler, Star Nissan, Star Toyota, Star Hyundai, L.L.C., Harden Motor Car Corp., Healey Automotive L.L.C., Healey Chrysler Dodge Jeep L.L.C., Healey Used Car Outlet L.L.C. and others
Nature of Suit: Antitrust

REDACTED MEMORANDUM & ORDER denying 9 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; denying 10 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and denying in part 29 Motion to Dismiss. For the foregoing reasons, Defendant's motion to dismiss is GR ANTED with respect to Plaintiffs' claim under Clayton Act § 3, and DENIED in all other respects. This resolves Dkt. No. 29. Docket Nos. 9 and 10 are administratively denied as moot. A separate Order scheduling an Initial…

Bearings - Dealership Actions

Filed: August 27, 2014 as B:2012cv00502
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., JTEKT Corporation, NSK, Ltd., Schaeffler AG, AB SKF, NTN Corporation, NTN USA Corporation
Plaintiff: Martens Cars of Washington, Inc, Landers Auto Group No. 1, Inc., Hammett Motor Company, Inc, Lee Pontiac-Oldsmobile-GMC Truck, Inc., Westfield Dodge City, Inc., VIP Motor Cars LTD, Desert European Motor Cars LTD, Landers McLarty Fayetteville TN, LLC, Dale Martens Nissan Subaru, Inc., Green Team of Clay Center, Inc., Lee's Summit Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Bonneville and Son, Inc., Holzhauer Auto and Truck Sales, Inc., Pitre, Incorporated, Patsy Lou Chevrolet, Inc., John Greene Chrysler Dodge Jeep, LLC, SLT Group II, Incorporated, Herb Hallman Chevrolet, Incorporated, Ramey Motors, Inc., Thornhill Superstore, Incorporated, Dave Heather Corporation, Central Salt Lake Valley GMC Enterprises, LLC, Capitol Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc., Capitol Dealerships, Incorporated, Beck Motors, Inc., Meetesh Shah
Nature of Suit: Antitrust

OPINION AND ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS 81 MOTION TO DISMISS THE CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINTS. Signed by District Judge Marianne O. Battani. (KDoa)

Bearings - Lead Case

Filed: August 27, 2014 as B:2012cv00500
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: SKF AB, JTEKT Corporation, Koyo Corporation of U.S.A., Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., Nachi America Inc., NSK, Ltd., Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Group USA, Incorporated, AB SKF, SKF USA, Incorporated, NTN Corporation, NTN USA Corporation
Plaintiff: Ramey Motors, Inc., Thornhill Superstore, Incorporated, Dave Heather Corporation, Central Salt Lake Valley GMC Enterprises, LLC, Capitol Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc., Capitol Dealerships, Incorporated, Beck Motors, Inc., Meetesh Shah, Florida Welding Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Elizabeth Kaufman, Paramount Restoration, LLC, Darcy Sherman, Darwin Watson, Melissa Barron, Howard Tepler, Rochelle Meyer, Eugene Friedman, Michael Scott Redpath, DALC GEAR & BEARING SUPPLY CORP., McGuire Bearing Company, SPS Spindle Parts and Service, LLC, Martens Cars of Washington, Inc, Landers Auto Group No. 1, Incorporated, Hammett Motor Company, Inc, Lee Pontiac-Oldsmobile-GMC Truck, Inc., Westfield Dodge City, Inc., VIP Motor Cars LTD, Desert European Motor Cars LTD, Landers McLarty Fayetteville TN, LLC, Dale Martens Nissan Subaru, Inc., Green Team of Clay Center, Inc., Lee's Summit Chrysler Jeep Dodge and others
Nature of Suit: Antitrust

OPINION AND ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS 114 MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINTS ORDER. Signed by District Judge Marianne O. Battani. (KDoa)

Bearings - Lead Case

Filed: August 26, 2014 as B:2012cv00500
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: SKF AB, JTEKT Corporation, Koyo Corporation of U.S.A., Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., Nachi America Inc., NSK, Ltd., Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Group USA, Incorporated, AB SKF, SKF USA, Incorporated, NTN Corporation, NTN USA Corporation
Plaintiff: Ramey Motors, Inc., Thornhill Superstore, Incorporated, Dave Heather Corporation, Central Salt Lake Valley GMC Enterprises, LLC, Capitol Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc., Capitol Dealerships, Incorporated, Beck Motors, Inc., Meetesh Shah, Florida Welding Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Elizabeth Kaufman, Paramount Restoration, LLC, Darcy Sherman, Darwin Watson, Melissa Barron, Howard Tepler, Rochelle Meyer, Eugene Friedman, Michael Scott Redpath, DALC GEAR & BEARING SUPPLY CORP., McGuire Bearing Company, SPS Spindle Parts and Service, LLC, Martens Cars of Washington, Inc, Landers Auto Group No. 1, Incorporated, Hammett Motor Company, Inc, Lee Pontiac-Oldsmobile-GMC Truck, Inc., Westfield Dodge City, Inc., VIP Motor Cars LTD, Desert European Motor Cars LTD, Landers McLarty Fayetteville TN, LLC, Dale Martens Nissan Subaru, Inc., Green Team of Clay Center, Inc., Lee's Summit Chrysler Jeep Dodge and others
Nature of Suit: Antitrust

ORDER denying 117 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Marianne O. Battani. (KDoa) (Main Document 158 replaced on 8/26/2014) (KDoa).

Bearings - Lead Case

Filed: August 26, 2014 as B:2012cv00500
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: SKF AB, JTEKT Corporation, Koyo Corporation of U.S.A., Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., Nachi America Inc., NSK, Ltd., Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Group USA, Incorporated, AB SKF, SKF USA, Incorporated, NTN Corporation, NTN USA Corporation
Plaintiff: Ramey Motors, Inc., Thornhill Superstore, Incorporated, Dave Heather Corporation, Central Salt Lake Valley GMC Enterprises, LLC, Capitol Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc., Capitol Dealerships, Incorporated, Beck Motors, Inc., Meetesh Shah, Florida Welding Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Elizabeth Kaufman, Paramount Restoration, LLC, Darcy Sherman, Darwin Watson, Melissa Barron, Howard Tepler, Rochelle Meyer, Eugene Friedman, Michael Scott Redpath, DALC GEAR & BEARING SUPPLY CORP., McGuire Bearing Company, SPS Spindle Parts and Service, LLC, Martens Cars of Washington, Inc, Landers Auto Group No. 1, Incorporated, Hammett Motor Company, Inc, Lee Pontiac-Oldsmobile-GMC Truck, Inc., Westfield Dodge City, Inc., VIP Motor Cars LTD, Desert European Motor Cars LTD, Landers McLarty Fayetteville TN, LLC, Dale Martens Nissan Subaru, Inc., Green Team of Clay Center, Inc., Lee's Summit Chrysler Jeep Dodge and others
Nature of Suit: Antitrust

OPINION AND ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' 117 MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS' CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINTS. Signed by District Judge Marianne O. Battani. (KDoa)

Fries et al v. Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.

Filed: August 25, 2014 as 1:2013cv02720
Court: Colorado District Court
Defendant: Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.
Plaintiff: Sonia Fries
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Product Liability

MINUTE ORDER. As of the entry of the stipulation, the claims described therein were dismissed without prejudice. See Fed. R. Civ. P.41(a)(1)(B) ("Unless the notice or stipulation states otherwise, the dismissal is without prejudice."). No order of dismissal is necessary by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 08/25/14. (jhawk, )

Plaintiff v. Defendant

Filed: August 14, 2014 as 3:2014cv01319
Court: Tennessee Middle District Court
Defendant: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Plaintiff: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act

ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the initial case management conference scheduled for September 19, 2014 is RESET for Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/14/2014. (ds)

Plaintiff v. Defendant

Filed: August 7, 2014 as 3:2014cv01319
Court: Tennessee Middle District Court
Defendant: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Plaintiff: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Senior Judge John T. Nixon recused. Case reassigned to District Judge Aleta A. Trauger for all further proceedings. Signed by Senior Judge John T. Nixon on 8/5/2014. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ds)

Hert v. Nissan North America, Inc.

Filed: August 6, 2014 as 3:2013cv00619
Court: Tennessee Middle District Court
Defendant: Nissan North America, Inc.
Plaintiff: Keith Hert
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

ORDER DISMISSING CASE: Pursuant to the Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice (Docket No. 15) filed by the parties, this action is hereby dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Rules 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by District Judge Kevin H. Sharp on 8/6/2014. (ds)

HORNSBY et al v. THOMASVILLE NOTEHOLDER LLC et al

Filed: August 1, 2014 as 7:2014cv00078
Court: Georgia Middle District Court
Defendant: FLOWERS AUTOMOTIVE LLC, THOMASVILLE NOTEHOLDER LLC, DAVID FLOWERS
Plaintiff: PRESTIGE NISSAN INC, CRAIG HORNSBY
Nature of Suit: Torts to Land

ORDER finding as moot 6 Motion for TRO; denying 8 Amended Motion for TRO. Ordered by U.S. District Judge HUGH LAWSON on 8/1/2014. (nbp)

Nissan North America, Inc. v. Wayzata Nissan, LLC

Filed: July 24, 2014 as 0:2014cv01446
Court: Minnesota District Court
Defendant: Wayzata Nissan, LLC
Plaintiff: Nissan North America, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Franchise

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; denying 22 Motion for TRO; denying 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Written Opinion). Signed by Senior Judge David S. Doty on 7/23/2014. (PJM)