Bayoil, S.a. v. Polembros Shipping, Ltd.

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS, STRIKING DEFENDANTS’ DEFENSES OF LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND FORUM NON CONVENIENS, AND DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STAY PENDING ARBITRATION

KENT, District Judge.

This is an admiralty case in tort, claiming negligent misrepresentation, the utterance of false and misleading statements, negligent operation of a vessel, and negligent hiring, training, and supervision of officers and crew of a vessel.

Defendants have three pending motions in this case: a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, a Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non…