McTamney v. Stolt Tankers & Terminals (Holdings), S.A.

MEMORANDUM

LUDWIG, District Judge.

Defendants Stolt-Nielsen, Inc. and Stolt Tank Containers, Inc. move for judgment on the pleadings as to count III of the complaint.

This action claims violations by defendants 1 of section 2 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2; section 7 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 18; together with pendent state torts, Pennsylvania common law restraint of trade and interference with contractual relations. Only the Clayton Act count— count III — is challenged by defendants’ motion. Jurisdiction is federal question. 28 U.S.C. § 1331.

The complaint alleges: In January, 1986…