Morris v. Princess Cruises, Inc.

O’SCANNLAIN, Circuit Judge:

We must decide whether the federal court had removal jurisdiction over an action brought by a passenger against a cruise line and insurance companies alleging various tort and contract claims arising out of events in the port city of Bombay, India, and, if so, whether these claims were properly dismissed on summary judgment.

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Ottilie Morris (“Mrs. Morris”) appeals the district court’s dismissal on summary judgment of her tort and contract claims against Princess Cruises, Inc. (“Princess”) and American International Assistance Service, Inc., National Union Fire…