Ship Construction & Funding Services (USA), Inc. v. Star Cruises PLC

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

JAMES LAWRENCE KING, District Judge.

THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss filed March 30, 2001. Plaintiffs filed a Response on July 9, 2001. Defendant filed a Reply on August 9, 2001. The Court held a hearing on the motion on October 9, 2001.

I. Background

Plaintiffs Florida-based Ship Construction & Funding Services (USA), Inc. d/b/a Colbert Group (“Colbert”) and New York-based Jacq. Pierot, Jr. & Sons, Inc. (“Pier-ot”) provide consultation regarding negotiating mergers, takeovers, joint…