MHL TEK, LLC v. Nissan Motor Co et al, No. 2:07-cv-00289 (E.D. Tex. Apr. 2, 2008)

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Before the court is d efendant BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC’s (“BMWMC”) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Memorandum In Support (the “Motion”). The court DENIES the Motion. The defendant states that “BMWMC builds X5 and Z4 model vehicles. . .For cars destined for the US, BMWMC sells the cars to BMW AG, its ultimate parent. BMWNA [BMW of North America, LLC], in turn, purchases vehicles from BMW AG and imports and distributes t hese vehicles f or sale in the United States.