Golden State Industries, Inc. v. Cueto

REVISED OPINION

RAMIREZ, J.

Golden State Industries, Inc. appeals the denial of its motion to dismiss the complaint for lack of jurisdiction. We affirm the order denying dismissal.

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Amparo Cueto sustained injuries when the pool deck she contracted for with Blue Haven Pools of Miami, Inc. collapsed on her foot. She sued Blue Haven and, after obtaining a default judgment, she also sued Golden State Industries, Inc. and Jeffrey D. Cohen. She alleged that Golden State conducted business in Florida under the trademark “Blue Haven Pools and Spas” and that Blue Haven Pools of Miami,…