Williams v. Limpert

GÓMEZ, Chief Judge

MEMORANDUM OPINION

(August 4, 2008)

Before the Court is the motion of the defendant, William P. Limpert, III, d/b/a Bite-Me Charters (“Limpert”), to dismiss Count Two of the complaint of the plaintiff, James P. Williams (“Williams”).

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

This admiralty action arises out of a boating incident off the coast of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. On December 15, 2007, Williams joined a fishing charter as a passenger on the Sea Bee II, a vessel owned by Limpert. Williams alleges that Limpert’s negligent operation of the vessel caused Williams to fall and…