Weaver v. Midwest Towing, Inc.

This personal injury action was commenced in the circuit court of Madison County, Illinois, by complaint filed August 17, 1984. Defendant Midwest Towing, Inc., moved that the cause be transferred or dismissed for want of proper venue or on grounds of forum non conveniens. The circuit court denied the motion. Defendant petitioned this court for leave to appeal from that ruling. This court granted the petition. We affirm the denial of defendant’s motion.

Plaintiff’s complaint alleged in pertinent part that defendant operates various motor vessels and barges on inland waterways “including…