Ex Parte Guarantee Insurance Company (in Re Safetynet Youth Systems, LLC v. Guarantee Insurance Company)

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court granted a writ of mandamus directing the Dallas Circuit Court to transfer SafetyNet Youth Systems’ action to the Lee Circuit Court because venue in Dallas County was improper for all claims. The Court held that the insurance-company parties met their burden showing improper venue and that the forum‑non‑conveniens statute does not apply when venue is improper. Justice Murdock dissented, arguing that the breach‑of‑contract claim could be properly brought in Dallas County.