Dow Chemical Company and Shell Oil Company, Petitioners v. Domingo Castro Alfaro, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that Section 71.031 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code statutorily abolishes the doctrine of forum non conveniens, requiring trial courts to hear personal injury and wrongful death actions filed under the statute; the decision affirms the appellate court and remands for further proceedings. The opinion was contested by multiple dissenting and concurring opinions.