W.R. Grace & Co. v. Matschke

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion to dismiss for forum non conve-niens in an asbestos ease. We affirm.

Plaintiff has alleged that he became ill as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers while working for the Zonolite Company in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 1957 until 1959. Zonolite was acquired by defendant in 1963, and defendant assumed Zonolite’s liabilities.

Plaintiff is a German citizen who presently is a resident of Virginia. Defendant, a Connecticut corporation, maintains its headquarters in Boca Raton.

Defendant argues that the trial court abused its discretion in…