Meridian Seafood Products, Inc. v. Fianzas Monterrey, S.A.

ORDER DISMISSING ACTION FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS

On April 18, 2001 Defendant Fianzas Monterrey, S.A. (“Fianzas”) brought this motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and forum non conveniens. Alternatively Fian-zas requests a change of venue to the Central District of California pursuant to Rule 12(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Plaintiff Meridian Seafood Products, Inc. (“Meridian”) timely opposed. All parties are represented by counsel. The Court decides the matter on the papers submitted without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1(d.l).

The parties vigorously dispute the jurisdictional facts. The Court has determined, however, that on the undisputed facts this action should be dismissed on ground of forum non conveniens. Therefore the Court need not reach the jurisdictional issue.

I. Background

The parties dispute much of this litigation’s factual background. Unless otherwise noted, the Court relies upon undisputed facts.

Plaintiff Meridian, a California corporation with its principal place of business in Santa Fe Springs, California, purchases seafood from various…