United States v. M/V Cosco Busan

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE STAY PROCEEDINGS

SAMUEL CONTI, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This matter comes before the Court on the Motion to Dismiss filed by the defendants Regal Stone, Ltd., and Fleet Management, Ltd. (“Defendants”). Docket No. 45. The United States Government (“Government” or “United States”) filed an Opposition and Defendants submitted a Reply. Docket Nos. 56, 62. The defendant John Cota (“Cota”) filed a Joinder In Motion to Dismiss and Stay Proceedings and the Government submitted an Opposition to this Joinder. Docket Nos. 55, 64. For…