This Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1337.
Defendant transacts business and is found in the Southern District of Florida.
Inc. is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of Florida. Its principal place of business is Jupiter, Florida. Various companies and individuals who are dealers, not made defendants in this complaint, have been induced to participate by and have participated with the defendant in the offense charged herein and performed acts and made statements in furtherance of it. Inc. is a seller of outdoor umbrellas in the United States. Inc. sells substantial quantities of outdoor umbrellas to dealers throughout the United States, which in turn resell outdoor umbrellas to consumers.