IBC Aviation Services, Inc. v. Compañia Mexicana De Aviacion

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO AMEND COMPLAINT AND DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE

I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff IBC International Services, Inc. filed a complaint against Defendants in Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo. The complaint alleges breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, defamation, trade libel, intentional interference with contract, international interference with prospective business advantage, unfair competition, and declaratory relief arising out of a Cargo Handling Agreement between IBC and Mexicana. Defendants removed the matter to this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332 (a)(2), and the Court has jurisdiction based on diversity. Presently before the Court are Plaintiffs motion for leave to amend the complaint and Defendants’ motion to transfer the action to the Central District of California, Los Angeles Division.

II. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff IBC International Services, Inc. (“IBC”) is a California corporation that provides cargo handling services to airlines. Defendant Compañia Mexicana de Aviación (“Mexicana”) is a Mexican corporation, operating a cargo airline with operations in Mexico and…