Hall v. Environmental Chemical Corp.

ORDER DENYING MOTIONS TO DISMISS OR TRANSFER VENUE

KENT, District Judge.

Plaintiff Hall brings this action against Defendant Environmental Chemical Corp. for personal injuries arising under the Jones Act and general maritime law. The injuries allegedly occurred on November 10, 1997 aboard a barge named PACIFIC. Now before the Court is Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss or Transfer filed August 5, 1999. For the reasons stated below, and despite being well prepared and cleverly argued, the Motion to Dismiss or Transfer is DENIED.

I. FACTUAL SUMMARY

In July of 1997, Defendant recruited and hired…