Sixth Circuit: Brandon Hefferan v. Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Conflict of Laws, Federal Jurisdiction, Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Torts


No abuse of discretion in court's refusal to hear claim under forum non conveniens, despite Germany's lack of adversarial process and lack of remedy for loss of consortium -- US courts would likely apply the law of the place of the delict  (Germany), and the medical manufacturer has consented to service there.

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Brandon Hefferan v. Ethicon Endo-Surgery