De Joseph v. Odfjell Tankers (USA), Inc.

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS

KENT, District Judge.

Plaintiff Ernany De Joseph (“De Joseph”) is a Filipino seaman who seeks to recover damages under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688 et seq., and the General Maritime Law of the United States, for injuries allegedly sustained while working aboard the M/T BOW FAGUS. Now before the Court is a Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Odfjell A.S.A., Odfjell Chemical Tankers A.S.A., and Odfjell (USA), Inc. (collectively “Defendants”)- 1 Because Plaintiffs employment contract contains a valid forum selection clause mandating that Plaintiffs…