Lelchook v. Islamic Republic of Iran

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

Saris, Chief Judge.

INTRODUCTION

This case involves the death of David Lelehook, an American citizen, killed by a rocket fired by Hezbollah into northern Israel during the summer of 2006. Plaintiffs, the decedent’s relatives, allege that the defendants—Iran, the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Bank Saderat Iran, and Bank Saderat, PLC—helped funnel money to Hezbollah. Plaintiffs have brought claims under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1602 et seq., and the Antiterrorism Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2331 et seq., as well as supplemental tort claims under…