Wieser v. Missouri Pacific Railroad

This case arises out of an action filed under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 U.S.C. sec. 51 et seq. (1976)). The sole issue raised for our consideration is whether the trial court abused its discretion when it denied defendant’s motion to decline jurisdiction based upon the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

Melva I. Wieser, as administratrix of the estate of Thomas R. Wieser, filed a complaint in the circuit court of St. Clair County, Illinois, under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. Melva Wieser was the wife of Thomas R. Wieser, who was employed by the defendant, Missouri…