Michigan-based RFA Brands LLC is subject to suit in Montana alleging that a recalled powerbank charger purchased in Washington state exploded in a Montana man’s face and nearly burned his house down.
The company purposefully availed itself of the Montana market, and its in-state contacts were closely enough linked to Charles DeWitt’s claims to support personal jurisdiction there, the US District Court for the District of Montana said.
RFA coordinates with major retailers to distribute and sell its products nationwide, including in Montana, Chief Judge Brian Morris said Wednesday in denying the company’s motion to dismiss DeWitt’s claims against it. ...
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