Turner v. Nationwide Auto Transporters, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

ROBERT L. TAYLOR, District Judge.

In this diversity action plaintiffs seek damages arising out of an automobile accident which occurred in the State of Oklahoma. Plaintiffs are Tennessee residents and the defendant is a New Jersey corporation doing business in Tennessee. Defendant has moved to dismiss because this Court lacks jurisdiction over it.

In diversity cases federal courts must look to the law of the forum state to determine the extent of its in personam jurisdiction. In-Flight Devices Corp. v. Van Dusen Air, Inc., 466 F.2d 220, 224 (6th Cir. 1972). Plaintiff asserts that…