Schoon v. Hill

Plaintiff Alfred Schoon filed suit against defendant John Hill, M.D., and defendant Upjohn Company (Upjohn) alleging medical malpractice, negligence, and products liability. Four years after the complaint was filed, Dr. Hill brought a third-party action against Drekmeier Drug Company (Drekmeier), a Wisconsin pharmacy. Within 90 days after the last day allowed for the filing of its answer, Drekmeier filed a motion to dismiss or transfer based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens. The circuit court denied the motion, and from this order Drekmeier appeals, raising the issue whether the…