Wright v. Aventis Pasteur, Inc.

OPINION BY

McEWEN, P.J.E.:

¶ 1 Appellants, Jacqueline and Howard Wright, in their own right, and as parents and natural guardians of Jared Wright, bring this appeal from the order granting the motion of appellees-defendants to dismiss this products liability action on the basis of forum non conveniens. We reverse.

¶ 2 Appellants, residents of Texas, instituted this products liability action after their son, minor-appellant, Jared Wright, was diagnosed with severe neurological damage. Appellants allege that Jared’s condition was caused by his exposure to high levels of mercury found in the…