Baetge-Hall v. American Overseas Marine Corp.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

YOUNG, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This cases arises under the historic admiralty jurisdiction of this Court. The plaintiff, Jocelyn Baetge-Hall (“BaetgeHall”), brought an action against the defendants General Dynamics Corporation (“General Dynamics”) and American Overseas Marine Corporation (“AMSEA”) alleging retaliatory discharge under maritime law and intentional infliction of emotional distress. 1 Prior to her termination, Baetge-Hall served as a chief officer overseeing cargo operations aboard a vessel entitled the MV/2nd Lieutenant John P. Bobo (“the John P. Bobo…