Johnson Bros. Corp. v. International Broth. of Painters

RULING ON MOTION TO DISMISS, TRANSFER OR STAY

JOHN V. PARKER, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court on a motion by defendant, International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades Union and Industry Pension Fund, to dismiss, stay or transfer. The motion is opposed. There is no need for oral argument. Jurisdiction is allegedly based upon 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1332 and 29 U.S.C. §§ 185, 1132(e).

On March 1, 1994, Johnson Bros, filed this declaratory judgment action seeking a determination of its obligation to make contributions to defendant, Pension Fund, in connection with a painting job…