Sullivan v. Savin Business MacHines Corp.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SHARP, Chief Judge.

This case arises out of an alleged breach of Indiana’s franchising statutes, stemming from the defendant’s termination of the plaintiff’s local dealership. The defendant removed this action from state court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446, with jurisdiction predicated on diversity of citizenship under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(b) and § 1332. The matter is presently before this Court on a choice of law question, viz., whether Indiana or New York law applies.

The underlying facts in this case are not in dispute. The plaintiff, Timothy Sullivan, d/b/a Great Lakes Supply…