Partners v. Ace American Insurance

Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Judith J. Gische, J.), entered February 5, 2008, which denied defendant’s motion to the extent it sought dismissal or a stay of this declaratory judgment action on grounds of forum non conveniens, unanimously reversed, on the law, the facts and in the exercise of discretion, without costs, the motion granted and the complaint dismissed on condition that defendants waive any statute of limitations defense in California.

Plaintiffs seek a declaration of rights under insurance policies issued by defendant in connection with coverage for a pipeline explosion…