First American Bulk Carrier Corp. v. Van Ommeren Shipping (USA) LLC

OPINION AND ORDER

STANTON, District Judge.

1. Leave to Amend Complaint

The question has arisen whether Strong Vessel Operators LLC (“SVO”) has taken over the business and affairs of defendant Van Ommeren Shipping (USA) LLC and become its successor-in-interest or alter-ego, and is liable under a charter in Van Ommeren’s place, ie., whether it has become the Charterer. SVO is willing to have the arbitrators decide that question. Plaintiff, First American Bulk Carrier Corporation (“FABC”) insists the question should be decided by the Court it points out that the arbitration agreement does not cover…