Slyde Analytics LLC v. Zepp Health Corporation, No. 2:23-cv-00172 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 28, 2024)

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Before the Court is Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(7) . (Dkt. No. 27). After consideration, the motion should be DENIED for the reasons provided below. I. APPLICABLE LAW “[A] Rule 12(b)(7) analysis entails two inquiries under Rule 19.” H.S. Res., Inc. v. Wingate, 327 F.3d 432, 439 (5th Cir. 2003). First, the Court must determine under Rule 19(a) whether a person should be joined to the lawsuit. Id.