Wheelock v. Sport Kites, Inc.

ORDER

FONG, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

This is a wrongful death action. On November 1, 1993, the court heard arguments on three motions: (1) defendant Kualoa Ranch, Inc.’s motion for summary judgment; (2) Kualoa Ranch’s motion to dismiss for lack of diversity jurisdiction; and (3) plaintiffs motion to dismiss non-diverse parties to the complaint to preserve diversity jurisdiction.

BACKGROUND

This action arises from the accidental death of David Wheelock (“David”). On July 14, 1991, David was paragliding at Kualoa Ranch. He was at a height of between 1,000 and 1,500 feet when the lines connecting…