Cromer Ex Rel. Martin v. Lounsbury Chiropractic Offices, Inc.

OPINION

FABER, District Judge.

I. Introduction

In this civil action filed on March 31, 1994, the plaintiffs combine claims under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125, with several causes of action under West Virginia law. The sole basis for federal jurisdiction is plaintiffs’ contention that this action presents a federal question under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 because it “arises under” the laws of the United States due to the Lanham Act claim. Plaintiffs also contend that this court has supplemental jurisdiction over the related state law claims. The defendants have moved to dismiss…