N.J. Court Rejects Allegations of Mold Exposure in Leased Mercedes

TRENTON, N.J. - A New Jersey appeals panel has affirmed a ruling for Mercedes-Benz USA, rejecting warranty and consumer protection claims by a plaintiff who alleged that mold in the ventilation system caused her daughter's illness and prevented her from getting the full benefit of her lease. Turner v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, No. A-3653-07T3 (N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div.).

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division concluded in its March 19 unpublished opinion that Karen B. Turner failed to offer sufficient evidence to avoid summary judgment in favor of the manufacturer on claims brought under New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Warranty …