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Mercedes-AMG faces lawsuit over seat logo causing burn injuries

Two drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against Mercedes-AMG, alleging that the metallic AMG logo on the driver's seat causes severe burns. The plaintiffs claim the design defect, where the raised logo contacts an occupant's upper back, neck, or shoulder, resulted in first- and second-degree burns. They are seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering, and want Mercedes to cover the cost of logo removal for other affected owners. AI

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Mercedes-AMG faces lawsuit over seat logo causing burn injuries

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Anne D'Innocenzio, The Associated Press ·

    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.