Ford Motor Co. v. Insurance Co. of North America

Opinion

SPENCER, P. J.

Introduction

Plaintiff Ford Motor Company appeals from an order to dismiss entered after defendants’ motions to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens were granted.

Procedural and Factual Background

At approximately the same time, in November 1992, plaintiff filed four actions in which it sought to establish its right to insurance coverage for liabilities arising from the environmental contamination of various plant sites. In addition to the instant action, which sought a declaration of rights as to three California sites, plaintiff filed two actions in New Jersey and…