Legal Opinion
Klein v. Marriott International, Inc.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided January 20, 1999No. 98 Civ. 1591 WCC, 98 Civ. 2356 WCC, 98 Civ. 2357 WCCPublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
WILLIAM C. CONNER, Senior District Judge.
In these diversity actions, plaintiffs seek damages for personal injuries allegedly sustained as a result of drinking contaminated water while staying at a hotel in Bermuda. Presently before the Court is defendants’ motion to dismiss the respective Complaints pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(1) for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. In the alternative, defendants move to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens. For the reasons discussed below, defendants’ motion is granted.
BACKGROUND 1
Defendant Marriott International Services,…
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