American BankNote Corp. v. Daniele

I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that Supreme Court properly denied that aspect of defendants’ motion seeking dismissal of the complaint on the ground of forum non conveniens. Accordingly, I respectfully dissent.

Plaintiff American BankNote Corporation (ABN) is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in New Jersey. Plaintiff ABN South America (ABN SA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ABN with its principal place of business in New Jersey. Plaintiff Transtex SA (Transtex), a wholly owned subsidiary of ABN, is an Argentine company operating entirely in Argentina.

Plaint…