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... the odometers in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles to inflate the mileage driven." In re Nissan North America, Inc., Odometer Litig. (No. II), ___ F.Supp.2d ___ (Jud.Pan.Mult.Lit. April 7, 2008) [Slip Opn., at 1-2]. Defense attorneys ... . The Panel also agreed with defense attorneys that the Middle District of Tennessee is the appropriate transferee court because Nissan's headquarters are located in that district and "several parties anticipate that relevant discovery will be found ...

... industry, filed a motion seeking approval to sell assets in Warren, Michigan and South Haven, Michigan to Nissan North America, Inc. According to the motion, the assets in question were specifically designed for the manufacture of parts for Nissan and have ... process of winding down its operations (which are currently being financed by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) and Nissan intends to re-source the parts manufactured by Noble to other suppliers. Therefore, Noble asserts that a private sale ...

Womack v. Nissan North America, Inc., 2007 WL 5160790(E.D.Tex. Oct 12, 2007) (NO. 2:06-CV-479-DF) ... motion for jurisdictional discovery and the motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Essentially, Defendant Nissan Japan moved for dismissal alleging lack of personal jurisdiction, and plaintiff sought ... and twenty-five (25) requests for admissions. It is further ORDERED that for jurisdictional discovery as to Nissan (Japan), depositions shall be limited to a total of twenty-five (25) hours, except ...

... MDL court: Western District of North Carolina, Judge Graham C. Mullen to preside. [www.jpml.uscourts.gov] MDL 1921 - In re: Nissan North America, Inc., Odometer Litigation (No. II): Motion of defendants for centralization in the Middle District of Tennessee. These cases involve allegations that Nissan intentionally miscalibrated the odometers on its vehicles to make them reflect a number higher than the actual mileage on the vehicle. The plaintiffs ...

Womack v. Nissan North America, Inc., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2007 WL 5160791(E.D.Tex. Feb 16, 2007) (NO. 2:06-CV-479-DF) Judge: David Folsom Holding: Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject ... 12(b)(6) motion, noting that an issue of fact existed as to how much inflation occurs, as well as how much inflation is permissible under the Act. Nissan also sought dismissal or repleading under FRCP 9, claiming that the plaintiff had not sufficiently pleaded its "fraud-based" claim under FRCP 9 ...

... Cir. 2007 (applying Iowa law); Menz v. New Holland North America, Inc., 440 F.3d 1002, 1005 (8th Cir. 2006) (applying ... 883-74 (8th Cir. 1998) (applying Missouri law); Anderson v. Nissan Motor Co., 139 F.3d 599, 602 (8th Cir. 1999 ... Supp.2d 1004, 1006 (D. Minn. 2003); Citizens Insurance Co. of America v. Sears Roebuck & Co., 203 F. Supp.2d 837 ... federal safety requirements" and was preempted) (applying Ohio law); In re Medtronic, Inc. Sprint Fidelis Leads Products Liability Litigation, 592 F. Supp.2d ...

... Cir. 2007 (applying Iowa law); Menz v. New Holland North America, Inc., 440 F.3d 1002, 1005 (8th Cir. 2006) (applying ... 883-74 (8th Cir. 1998) (applying Missouri law); Anderson v. Nissan Motor Co., 139 F.3d 599, 602 (8th Cir. 1999 ... Supp.2d 1004, 1006 (D. Minn. 2003); Citizens Insurance Co. of America v. Sears Roebuck & Co., 203 F. Supp.2d 837 ... federal safety requirements" and was preempted) (applying Ohio law); In re Medtronic, Inc. Sprint Fidelis Leads Products Liability Litigation, 592 F. Supp.2d ...

... Automotive Technologies International - Automotive Technologies files patent infringement suit against General Motors, Nissan North America, Ford Motor Company, Volvo, Hyundai Motor ... Troll Tracker), FormFactor - Federal Judge stays patent dispute between FormFactor Inc. and Micronics Japan Co. over wafer probe cards pending outcome ... Co., Ltd and its subsidiary Panasonic Corp: (IP Law360), Power Distribution Inc - Poor litigation conduct results in award of attorneys fees in dispute with Thomas & ...

... Hayes has invested in the "right customers" by diversifying its customer base. Id. ¶ 17. In North America, Hayes' sales to GM, Ford, and Chrysler have been reduced ... customers (as a percentage of Hayes' global sales) are Ford (17%), GM (12%), Renault-Nissan (8%), Toyota (7%), Volkswagen (6%), Honda (5%), Volvo (3%), and ... Id. decisions would be made by the Trustees. C. If the Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Retirement Income Plan is terminated, the Pre-Medicare Retirees who receive benefits through ...

... , Mercedes, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault/Nissan, and Toyota among its major customers. Last year, Cooper-Standard components were included in 22 of the top-25 selling automobiles in North America (and 24 of the top-25 selling ... . In addition, the company acquired the North American, European and Chinese fluid handling businesses of ITT Industries, Inc. in February 2006 for $202 million and certain sealing systems businesses from Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems in August 2007 for $144 ...