Ford Motor Co. v. James

In these appeals which have been consolidated for our review, appellants, Michelin North America, Inc. and Ford Motor Company, appeal the trial court’s non-final orders denying their motions to transfer venue for forum non conveniens. We hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motions and affirm.

In the underlying action, appellee, Sheila James as personal representative of the estate of Tatyana Allen, filed a complaint against numerous defendants, including Michelin and Ford, for negligence and strict liability after Tatyana was killed in a car accident. The…