Mercedes drivers suing after 'being branded with car logo and suffering second-degree burns from heated seats'
The hot weather is continuing to cause havoc in lots of different ways, with certain car owners left 'branded' by their own car logo.
Some Mercedes AMG owners have reported suffering serious burns from their own car seats, after the metal AMG logo was branded into some car driver's backs.
Naturally, getting into a hot car during the summertime is never a fun experience, and it's always a good idea to avoid touching anything that's been left to sit in the heat for an extended period, particularly if it's metal or any other material which is a good conductor of heat.
The position of the metal logo on the back of the seat is therefore a cause for concern in the recent hot weather we have been having, with one plaintiff now suing the car company after suffering 'severe pain' from a burn when getting into his car.
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The legal documents state that the plaintiff, Mr Gabriel Lahijani, entered the vehicle 'wearing a tank top en route to the gym'.
"His left upper back briefly contacted the raised AMG logo badge on the driver's seat, causing immediate severe pain and a burn visibly bearing the distinctive AMG design.'
Another woman on YouTube complained of the same problem and even showed off the burn that she had been left with as a result.
Although it's a relatively condensed problem compared to the other weather-related issues we've been having this summer as the Super El Niño weather phenomenon spreads across the world, it just goes to show how the hot weather can be dangerous in the wrong circumstances.
It also serves as a valuable reminder to keep away from anything metal that has been left in the sun although the positioning of this particular logo does pose a problem for anyone who needs to get into their car during this weather, so it might be best to let it cool down before getting in, or parking in a shaded area.
The court documents add: "Mr. Lahijani sought urgent-care treatment and was diagnosed with a second-degree burn. A board-certified dermatologist subsequently documented first- and second-degree burns with crusting and deflated bullae, described the injury as “AMG inscribed," attributed it to the interior car-logo plaque, photographed it, and advised Mr. Lahijani concerning wound care, likely discoloration, and possible scarring.
"Approximately six weeks later, on July 14, 2026, Plaintiff Karendeep "Karina” Bath ("Ms. Bath"), a resident of Chatsworth, California, suffered a materially identical injury from the same defective design. After parking her Mercedes-AMG vehicle on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, Ms. Bath returned to the vehicle and, while wearing a sleeveless top, entered the driver's seat."
She suffered similar burns and branding, which will have been traumatic for customers, although they can take some solace in their free new tattoo which also shows off what type of car they have.
LADbible has reached out to Mercedes for comment.
James Moorhouse