Turgeon v. Naparstek

In companion cases arising out of an automobile accident in Quebec, plaintiffs Christine Turgeon and Kok Jung Chen allege that the driver of the other vehicle, a Massachusetts resident, was negligent. Defendants move for summary judgment on the grounds that Quebec law, which bars automobile accident negligence claims, governs this action and, alternatively, that this action should be dismissed pursuant to the doctrine offorum non conveniens. For the following reasons, the motions are denied.

BACKGROUND

On December 30, 1995, a two car head-on collision occurred in St. Pierre de Veronne, Quebec,…