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The Independent3h ago
Mercedes AMG sued by drivers who claim seat logos cause burns
The plaintiffs are seeking compensation from Mercedes for medical expenses
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Mercedes AMG sued by drivers who claim seat logos cause burns
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What happenedThe plaintiffs are seeking compensation from Mercedes for medical expenses.
What changedThe Independent frames it as "Mercedes AMG sued by drivers who claim seat logos cause burns". ABC News - Business frames it as "Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in...".
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Still Watching. The Independent frames it as "Mercedes AMG sued by drivers who claim seat logos cause burns". ABC News - Business frames it as "Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in...".
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Fortune2h ago
Drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file a class action lawsuit, claiming the front-seat logo gets so hot that it literally brands them and causes burns
Certain Mercedes AMG vehicles have a design defect where the raised metallic AMG logo is “reasonably expected to contact an occupant’s upper back, neck, or shoulder,” according to the suit.
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ABC News - Business4h ago
Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo
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Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company, saying that the AMG logo on their driver’s seat gets so hot that it literally brands them...