Relco Shoe Machine, Ltd. v. Gonzalez

FERGUSON, Judge.

Releo, a Canadian manufacturer, argues persuasively that its motion to dismiss and quash service of process for lack of personal jurisdiction should have been granted in that its contacts with this state do not satisfy Florida’s long-arm statute or constitutional due process requirements.

The material facts show that the plaintiff, appellee Urania Gonzalez, injured her thumb while operating an eyeletting machine at her place of employment, Sagaz Industries. Gonzalez collected workers’ compensation benefits from her employer, Sagaz, and then filed this lawsuit against Ho Hung…