Fesa UK Ltd v M/V "Artis Sun" and Ors - US District Court (SDNY)(Stein DJ) - 26 March 2002

Conflict of laws - Whether New York action should be dismissed on ground of forum non conveniens

The plaintiff consignee brought proceedings against the defendants for loss allegedly suffered due to the spoilage of melons shipped from Costa Rica to England. The defendants moved to dismiss the action on the grounds of forum non conveniens.