International Chartering Services, Inc. v. Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

OPINION & ORDER

ALISON J. NATHAN, District Judge.

This is a maritime action for breach of contract and unjust enrichment based on Defendants’ alleged failure to pay brokerage commissions in connection with thirteen contracts, called charter parties. Before the Court on remand from the Second Circuit is Defendants’ renewed request to compel arbitration on Plaintiffs’ claims. For the following reasons, Defendants’ motion is GRANTED in part. The Court requires additional briefing from the parties as to whether Plaintiffs have any claims independent of the charter parties.

I. Background

The Court…