Water West, Inc., a Nevada Corporation v. Entek Corporation, a Texas Corporation, and James Edward Turner

HUG, Circuit Judge:

James Turner and Entek Corporation (collectively “Entek”) appeal from an order of the district court granting Water West, Inc. (“Water West”) summary judgment in its action to enforce a Nevada state court judgment for breach of an exclusive distribution agreement against Entek. Entek challenges the propriety of venue in the Southern District of California. The district court ruled that there were sufficient contacts between Water West’s claim and the Southern District to justify venue. We disagree and reverse.

FACTS

Appellant James Turner is president and owner of appellant…