On Friday, News Corp. and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) filed motions to dismiss a lawsuit claiming lack of personal jurisdiction for non-Californian defendants. The defendants argue that the allegations are overly broad and that the claims must go to arbitration, as plaintiffs agreed to arbitrate disputes when utilizing Move's subscription service. They assert that neither general nor specific jurisdiction applies, as the claims do not arise from conduct in California, emphasizing the need for dismissal before any arbitration claim is considered.
Even though Plaintiffs' allegations relate to Move's subscription service and Move's alleged representations regarding that service, the defendants assert they lack jurisdiction.
News Corp. and NAR argue that prior to any arbitration discussion, the court should dismiss claims against them due to a lack of personal jurisdiction.
The defendants maintain that the plaintiffs agreed to arbitrate disputes when they signed up for Move's Connections Plus service, invoking the Federal Arbitration Act's favor towards arbitration.
The court lacks general jurisdiction over News Corp. and NAR because they are foreign corporations without significant ties to California.
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