HOMOLA v. LONGSHORE TRANSP. SYS., INC.


204 A.D.2d 1052 (1994)

613 N.Y.S.2d 310

Marjorie Q. Homola, Individually and as Administratrix of The Estates of William J. Quinlan, Jr., and Others, Deceased, and as Parent and Natural Guardian of Genevieve Homola, an Infant, Respondent, v. Longshore Transportation Systems, Inc., et al., Defendants, and Alcan Aluminum Ltd. et al., Appellants

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Fourth Department.

May 27, 1994


Order unanimously affirmed with costs.

Memorandum:

We conclude that Supreme Court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motions of defendants Alcan Aluminum Ltd. and Alcan Aluminum Corporation to dismiss the complaint on the ground of forum non conveniens. In determining a motion to dismiss based on forum non conveniens, the court must consider various competing factors, including plaintiff's residence, the burden on the New York courts, the potential...

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