Murante v. Pedro Land, Inc.

ORDER

GONZALEZ, District Judge.

THIS CAUSE has come before the Court upon the defendants’ Motions To Abate Or Dismiss For Lack of Jurisdiction. The plaintiffs have filed a Response, and the defendants each have rejoined with a Reply. The motions are now ripe for disposition.

I. Background

The plaintiffs have brought suit against American Importers of South Carolina, Inc. and Pedro Land, Inc., seeking redress for injuries incurred as a result of a fireworks accident.

American Importers is a South Carolina corporation which processes, inspects, packages, tests, and distributes explosive projectile…