Commentary: Silence on the Court Aug 27, 2008
One argument that works too often is to ask the judge to decline to hear the case on the grounds of forum non conveniens. Before granting a defendant's motion to dismiss because of the logistical difficulties of trying a case far from where the alleged misdeeds occurred, the judge must find there exists a legitimate alternative forum to hear the case on the merits. (Law.com)
Lawsuit Over Rexall Weight-Loss Product Revived Aug 31, 2007
Rexall Sundown filed motions to dismiss both cases on the grounds of forum non conveniens. The company argued its new corporate headquarters in Bohemia, N.Y., and the departure from South Florida of several former employees key to the suit made Palm Beach County the wrong place to try the case. (Law.com)
U.K. Vioxx Users Denied Recourse to New Jersey's Plaintiff-Friendly Forum Aug 1, 2007
Tuesday's decision affirmed Higbee's dismissal of the United Kingdom cases and endorsed her interpretation of the law of forum non conveniens. According to a plaintiff's expert, the United Kingdom has no analog to the fraud act, no recognition of claims for loss of consortium and perhaps no basis for breach of express warranty claims. (Law.com)
Miller: Nicaraguan Workers Sue Dole May 30, 2007
Nearly every case ran into the legal doctrine forum non conveniens, which says lawsuits should be heard in the countries where the damage occurred. Lawyers for the companies convinced judges to transfer the cases to the countries of origin. (Zmag.org)
Read Greta's Blog May 18, 2006
and his clients say the New York court is a "forum non conveniens" meaning that it is "inconvenient" to everyone involved, including potential witnesses. who represents Natalee's parents and brought the suit for them, says the case should be litigated in New York City. (Fox News)
