Papa John's International, Inc. v. Entertainment Marketing & Communications International, Ltd.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

HEYBURN, Chief Judge.

Papa John’s International, Inc., (“Papa John’s”), has filed suit for a declaration of rights arising from its relationship with Entertainment Marketing & Communications International, Ltd., (“EMCI”), and its CEO Jay Coleman (“Coleman,” or, collectively, “Defendants”). Defendants have moved to dismiss due to the absence of personal jurisdiction or, alternatively, for a transfer of venue. Each side has argued well this difficult issue. After thorough consideration, the Court sustains Defendants’ motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.

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