# Mercedes-AMG seat emblem burn lawsuit

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> Updated: 2026-08-16T21:32:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Mercedes-AMG drivers have initiated a class action lawsuit in a California federal court, alleging that metallic AMG logos embedded in vehicle seats cause skin burns. The plaintiffs, Gabriel Lahijani and Karendeep Karina Bath, claim the protruding emblems heat up excessively when exposed to sunlight, acting like “hot plates” when vehicles are parked in direct sun.

Legal filings state that Lahijani sustained first- and second-degree burns on his back, while Bath reported intense burning sensations and marks on her skin that matched the shape of the insignia. The lawsuit argues that the placement of these decorative elements creates an unavoidable safety risk in hot climates.

The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Additionally, they are requesting that Mercedes-Benz cover the costs for owners to have the metal logos removed from their vehicles upon request.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Mercedes-Benz faces lawsuit over seat logos causing burns

Two California drivers are suing Mercedes-Benz, alleging that metallic AMG logos on car seats caused second-degree burns after being heated by the sun.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-faces-lawsuit-over-seat-logos-causing-burns

### 2026-08-14: Mercedes-AMG faces lawsuit over heated seat emblem burns

Mercedes-AMG faces a class action lawsuit in California after drivers alleged that heated metal seat emblems caused skin burns in the shape of the AMG logo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-faces-lawsuit-over-heated-seat-logos

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