Morgan Tire of Sacramento, Inc. v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Mueller, J.
ORDER
On March 14, 2014, the court heard argument on defendants’ motion to transfer or, in the alternative, to dismiss. Lawrence Skidmore and Kathleen Lyon appeared for plaintiff; Eric Enson appeared for defendants. Following the hearing, the court ordered supplemental briefing, which has now been filed. After considering the parties’ papers and arguments, the court GRANTS defendants’ motion to transfer.
I. BACKGROUND
On October 15, 2013, plaintiff Morgan Tire of Sacramento (Morgan Tire) filed a complaint alleging conversion, breach of county contracts and piggy-back contracts, intentional interference with prospective business advantage, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unfair business competition against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Goodyear) and Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems (Wing-foot) (collectively defendants). ECF No. 1.
Defendants filed a motion to change venue or dismiss on December 10, 2013. ECF No. 13. On December 31, 2013, plaintiff filed its first amended complaint (FAC). ECF No. 16. The court then denied the motion to dismiss as moot. ECF No. 17.
On January 21, 2014, defendants filed a new motion to transfer or to dismiss. ECF…