DeCicco v. Dynata, LLC

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of the wrongful-death action under forum non conveniens because the trial court correctly applied the governing four-step framework and meaningfully assessed whether the Philippines was an adequate alternative forum. The trial court properly considered competing expert affidavits concerning Philippine jurisdiction and limitations law rather than relying solely on the defendants’ consent. The conditional dismissal was also proper because the defendants agreed to litigate in the Philippines and not oppose reinstatement in Connecticut if necessary.