Duquette

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA IN ADMIRALTY 11 In the matter of the Complaint of No. 2:20-CV-02037-KJM-KJIN Michael John Duquette as the alleged owner of ORDER a certain 1987 Centurion “Barefoot Warrior Style” Ski Boat bearing hull identification number CF19042JK and her engines, tackle, appurtenances, etc., 16 For exoneration from, or limitation of, liability. 18 Plaintiff-in-limitation Michael John Duquette brought this admiralty action to limit his 20 liability for a boat crash that injured multiple passengers. He now moves to strike all or a portion of Claimant Dru Jackson’s counterclaim and third-party complaint. The court grants the motion 22 in part, striking the jury demand from the third-party complaint, and otherwise denies the motion. I. BACKGROUND On September 14, 2019, Dru Jackson was a passenger on a 1987 Centurion “Barefoot Warrior Style” Ski Boat, hull identification number CF19042JK, driven by Kameron Duquette, Michael…