Graham Whitcombe v. Stevedoring Services of America, Doing Business as Pacific Container Terminal

FITZGERALD, Senior District Judge:

Plaintiff Graham Whitcombe (“Whit-combe”), an Australian citizen, came to the United States in May of 1990 on a business venture. Whitcombe and Paul Rawsthorne (“Rawsthorne”), another Australian, sought to purchase American “muscle cars” for export to and resale in Australia. They expected a substantial profit due to the popularity and scarcity of the cars in their country. After a month-long search, Whitcombe bought two ears, a 1984 Pontiac Trans Am and a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro, for a total of $7,026.35. Rawsthorne also bought two ears, a 1981 Pontiac Trans…