Simpson v. Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge SENTELLE.

SENTELLE, Circuit Judge:

Sandra Jean Simpson (“appellee” or “Simpson”) sued the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (“appellant” or “Libya”) alleging claims for hostage taking and torture. After entering default judgment in favor of appellee, the District Court, on motion of appellant, reopened the case and permitted Libya to file motions to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, lack of personal jurisdiction, and failure to state a claim for relief. The court denied the motions to dismiss. Libya brought the instant…