Youman v. Newfield Exploration Co.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

JOE J. FISHER, District Judge.

Before the court is Defendant’s motion to dismiss for improper venue, or in the alternative for failure to state a claim. Having reviewed Defendant’s motion, the submissions of the parties, the pleadings, and applicable law, the court issues the following memorandum and order.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Joseph Youman filed this action September 30,1996 to recover for injuries he received from an explosion on Eugene Island Platform 182A. The platform, which Defendant Newfield Exploration Company owns, is located on the outer Continental Shelf off the…