Edwards
Edwards v. Pulitzer Publishing Co.
Opinion
Opinion
Orrick, J.
OPINION AND ORDER
Plaintiff, Harry Edwards, brought this suit against defendants The Pulitzer Publishing Company (“Pulitzer”), William F. Woo, and Tom Wheatley, alleging deceit, invasion of privacy, appropriation of name, and interference with prospective advantage. Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the case for lack of personal jurisdiction under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2). The Court finds it has personal jurisdiction over defendants and denies defendants’ motion to dismiss.
I.
Edwards is an associate professor of sociology at the University of California at Berkeley where he is well known for his work in professional sports. He is and was a resident of California during all times pertinent to the allegations in the complaint.
Pulitzer is a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business in St. Louis, Missouri. It owns and publishes the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (“Post-Dispatch”). Neither the paper nor the corporation itself have offices for conducting business in California and neither is registered nor qualified to do business in California. The Post-Dispatch does not solicit subscribers in California, but does have a small circulation in…