St. Clair v. Johnny's Oyster & Shrimp, Inc.

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

KENT, District Judge.

Plaintiff St. Clair brings claims for personal injuries allegedly sustained while employed as a seaman for Defendant Johnny’s Oyster & Shrimp, Inc. aboard the vessel CAPT. LE’BRADO. Now before the Court is Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss. For the reasons stated below, Defendant’s Motion is conditionally DENIED for the time being.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure authorize a court, upon suitable showing, to dismiss any action or any claim within an action for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. See Fed.…