Franceschi v. Lg Chem, Ltd.

Summary

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of Franceschi's products-liability claims for lack of specific personal jurisdiction. Although LG purposefully availed itself of Nevada by selling batteries for incorporation into products distributed there, Franceschi's injuries arose from a standalone battery that entered Nevada through a different, unauthorized stream of commerce. Because his injuries did not arise out of or relate to LG's Nevada contacts, the court held that specific jurisdiction was unavailable.