Delta Dental of Rhode Island v. Dental Service of Massachusetts, Inc.

OPINION

FRANCIS J. BOYLE, Senior District Judge.

This matter concerns an arbitration award in a contract dispute between the parties. Plaintiff has filed an action with this court to vacate or modify a portion of the award. In response, defendant has moved to dismiss the action because of lack of subject matter jurisdiction and inappropriate venue.

BACKGROUND:

Plaintiff, Delta Dental of Rhode Island (“Delta”), is a Rhode Island corporation headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. As its primary business, Delta sells dental benefit programs to groups in Rhode Island as well as other states.…