Jones v. Searle Laboratories

Numerous plaintiffs, all of whom are residents of the United Kingdom, filed separate suits against Searle Laboratories (defendant) in the circuit court of Cook County. Pursuant to defendant’s motion, the trial court dismissed the suits on the grounds that Illinois is a forum non conveniens. The appellate court reversed and remanded the cause, concluding that there is a relevant connection between the litigation and the selected forum. (100 Ill. App. 3d 165.) We granted defendant leave to appeal.

The sole issue presented for review is whether the trial court’s dismissal of the cause, pursuant…