SER Betty J. Almond v. Hon. Rudolph Murensky, Judge, and Pfizer, Inc.

Workman, Justice:

The Petitioners 1 in this matter seek a writ of prohibition to prevent the Circuit Court of McDowell County, West Virginia, from enforcing its order granting the Respondent Pfizer, Inc.’s motion to dismiss the non-West Virginia plaintiffs from the underlying personal injury litigation on the ground of forum non conveniens. Subsequent to this Court’s thorough review of the briefs, the arguments of counsel, the record submitted, and applicable precedent, we deny the requested writ.

I. Factual and Procedural History

This civil action, involving products liability and negligence…