Perspective
Oct. 1, 2016
Bristol-Myers decision was split between governors' appointees
In the 4-3 decision, the California Supreme Court expanded specific jurisdiction. By Michael M. Walsh
Michael M. Walsh
Office of the Los Angeles City AttorneyPhone: (213) 978-2209
Fax: (213) 978-0763
Email: Michael.Walsh@lacity.org
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
In a 4-3 decision, the California Supreme Court has concluded that California courts sometimes have specific jurisdiction over the claims of nonresident plaintiffs, with no connection to California, against a nonresident defendant. In Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court (Anderson), S221038, plaintiffs filed multiple products liability claims regarding their use of the medicine Plavix. While 86 of the plaintiffs ...
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