Ex Parte Gbc International Bank Petition for Writ of Mandamus (in Re: Michael Straus v. Gbc International Bank)…

Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama granted GBC International Bank's petition for a writ of mandamus and directed the circuit court to dismiss Straus's complaint for lack of specific personal jurisdiction. GBC's affidavit made a prima facie showing that it had not purposefully availed itself of Alabama, and Straus did not rebut that showing with competent evidence. The court held that Straus's unilateral wire transfer and GBC's generally accessible, passive website statements were insufficient to establish minimum contacts.