Denmark v. Tzimas

ORDER AND REASONS

FELDMAN, District Judge.

Before the Court is the defendant’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction or, alternatively, on the ground of forum non conveniens. For the reasons that follow, the motion is GRANTED.

Background

This case began when criminal charges were filed against Gillian Denmark, a British citizen, 1 in June 1992 by British authorities accusing her of theft and handling of stolen goods belonging to Nicholas Aris Tzimas, also a British citizen. During the criminal proceedings, Mr. Tzimas obtained a High Court writ against Mrs. Denmark and another…