Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Forum Non Conveniens
Contract dispute over problems with manufacture of organic granola bars. Court did not abuse its discretion in denying Defendant's motion to dismiss Plaintiff's complaint for forum non conveniens, after balancing all relevant factors. Plaintiff's choice of forum (Illinois) is entitled to some weight, even though it is a California-based company, Other factors weigh in favor of transfer to Michigan, where meeting of parties occurred and where Defendant's facility is location, such as the viewing of the premises and a less congested court docket. It was reasonable for court to determine that factors did not strongly favor dismissal and removal to Michigan. (HUDSON and BRIDGES, concurring.)