United States v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS

MIDDLEBROOKS, District Judge.

This Cause comes before the Court on Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss, filed on March 25,1998. The Court has reviewed the pertinent portions of the record and is otherwise fully advised in the premises. Defendant requested oral argument in this matter so that testimony from international law experts regarding the issues in this ease could be fully developed on the record. We granted Defendant’s request, and heard oral argument in this matter on April 22, 1998, and April 23,1998.

Introduction

The Defendant, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., is…