Shabani v. CLASSIC DESIGN SERVS., INC.

Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order re: Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss

GEORGE H. KING, District Judge.

This case arises out of an agreement between Plaintiff Houshang Shabani (“Plaintiff’) and Defendant Classic Design Services, Inc. (“Defendant”), in which Defendant agreed to ship antiques Plaintiff purchased at auction from New Orleans, Louisiana to Beverly Hills, California. Upon delivery, Plaintiff allegedly discovered that one of the items, a porcelain centerpiece, was damaged. According to the shipping agreement, the centerpiece had an “insured value” of $32,000. (Compl., Ex. A). Plaintiff…