Gianocostas v. Riu Hotels, S.A.

Following the death of their daughter resulting from the alleged failure of medical personnel to recognize and treat her diabetes-related symptoms that developed while she was vacationing in the Dominican Republic, the plaintiffs brought this wrongful death action in Superior Court4 for negligence and negligent misrepresentation. On motions of all named defendants, a Superior Court judge dismissed the complaint on forum non conveniens grounds. The plaintiffs’ appeal raises the question whether the judge acted within the scope of her discretion in concluding that the plaintiffs have an…