Edelstein v. Lucas Brand Equity, LLC et al

Filing 74

ORDER denying 49 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/11/17. (Ladd-Smith, I.)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT
STEVEN J. EDELSTEIN,
Plaintiff,
v.
LUCAS BRAND EQUITY LLC,
HYD USA LLC,
JAY LUCAS, and
KAREN BALLOU,
Defendants.

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3:16-cv-01353-WWE

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION ON DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS
Plaintiff alleges that the purported structure of his employment relationship with
defendants did not align with reality. Defendants Lucas Brand Equity LLC and Jay Lucas now
contend that such structure insulates them from liability, as no legal injury can be fairly traced to
them. But this argument is somewhat circular and relies in part on refuting plaintiff’s allegations
that defendants have mischaracterized his employment. Accordingly, the propriety of plaintiff’s
suit against Lucas Brand Equity LLC and Jay Lucas may be revisited after the close of
discovery. Defendants’ motion to dismiss is DENIED.
Dated this 11th day of July, 2017, at Bridgeport, Connecticut.

/s/Warren W. Eginton
WARREN W. EGINTON
SENIOR UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE