Haring v. Chicago & North Western Transportation Co.

This case arises out of an action filed under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 U.S.C. sec. 51 et seq. (1976)) and involves the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

The plaintiff, Richard L. Haring, filed his complaint in the circuit court of Madison County, Illinois, on December 1, 1982, seeking recovery for injuries allegedly suffered in the course of his employment with the defendant railroad at Clinton, Iowa. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss or to transfer the action to a more convenient forum. As alternate forums, the defendant suggested Clinton County, Iowa, or Whiteside…