April 24, 2015
(http://www.law360.com/articles/647556/texas-justices-dump-mexican-crash-suit-against-bridgestone)
by Jess Davis
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said a wrongful death suit against Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC can’t be heard in Texas court because it arose from a car accident that took place in Mexico, involving Mexican residents.
The case involved two minors who live in Mexico with their grandparents, but filed suit in Texas through their uncle, a Texas resident, who was acting as their “next friend.” Next friends can be any individual acting on behalf of a person lacking legal capacity, including children and…
