Fanfan v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Dr. Joseph Fanfan, Jr.
Defendant: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Daimler AG and Grammer AG
Case Number: 9:2026cv80273
Filed: March 14, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Donald M Middlebrooks
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Motor Vehicle Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
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Date Filed Document Text
May 2, 2026 Filing 7 RESPONSE to #5 Answer to Complaint Affirmative Defenses by Joseph Fanfan, Jr. (Brown, Vincent)
April 22, 2026 Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Mercedes-Benz Group AG for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Preston, Amanda)
April 22, 2026 Filing 5 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Attorney Amanda Elizabeth Preston added to party Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC(pty:dft). (Preston, Amanda)
March 18, 2026 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Daimler AG, Grammer AG, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (cwc)
March 17, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Joseph Fanfan, Jr (Attachments: #1 Summon(s), #2 Summon(s), #3 Summon(s)) (Brown, Vincent)
March 14, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (cwc)
March 14, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Joseph Fanfan, Jr. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19314262, filed by Joseph Fanfan, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Brown, Vincent)

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Defendant: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Represented By: Amanda Elizabeth Preston
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Defendant: Daimler AG
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Plaintiff: Dr. Joseph Fanfan, Jr.
Represented By: Vincent Tyrone Brown
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