Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London v. Illinois Central Railroad

Defendant Illinois Central Railroad Company (Illinois Central) appeals the trial court’s denial of its motion to transfer venue from the circuit court of Lake County to the circuit court of Cook County pursuant to the doctrine of forum non conveniens. We reverse and remand.

The action pending in Lake County involves insurance coverage for environmental contamination in 35 railroad sites owned and operated by defendant Illinois Central located in nine states, including Illinois. In an amended complaint filed in Lake County, Illinois, Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London (Lloyds), joined by 94…