Lanham v. Amoco Oil Co.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

C. STANLEY BLAIR, District Judge.

This is an action brought by plaintiff, as personal representative of the estate of Elgie D. Lanham, arising out of the attempted termination by defendant of its franchise relationship with her late husband. Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, but defendant removed the case to this court. The cause of action lies under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2801 et seq. (“the Act”). Jurisdiction thus exists under 15 U.S.C. § 2805(a) and 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Both parties have filed motions…