American K-9 Detection Services, Inc. v. Cicero

Appellant, American K-9 Detection Services, Inc. (“American K-9”), appeals from the trial court’s non-final order denying its motion to dismiss for improper venue, arguing the trial court erred in interpreting a provision in the parties’ contract as a forum selection clause. We affirm.

Appellee, Richard Cicero, was employed by American K-9 as a handler of dogs that detect explosives. While on patrol in Afghanistan, Mr. Cicero sustained serious injuries after stepping on an improvised explosive device, which his assigned dog failed to locate. As a result of the incident, Mr. Cicero and his…