Danielson v. National Supply Co.

OPINION

MINGE, Judge.

Appellant, a Minnesota resident, sued respondent retailer in Minnesota for injuries suffered in Arizona while using a ladder purchased from a store of respondent in Texas. The district court dismissed appellant’s claim on the grounds that it was time barred under the law of both of the other states and the doctrine of forum non conveniens. Because the district court should have applied Minnesota’s statute of limitations, and because the doctrine of forum non conveniens does not support dismissal, we reverse.

FACTS

Appellant Danielson is a Minnesota resident and operates a…