Defendant Cites Forum in Motion to Dismiss Madison County, Ill., Silica Case

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - A defendant in an Illinois silica case have moved for dismissal based on forum non conveniens, arguing that the plaintiff failed to plead any facts indicating that the case belongs in the county where it was filed. Dille v. American Optical Corp., et al., No. 03 L 1465 (Ill. Cir. Ct., Madison Cty.).

In a motion filed April 2 in Madison County Circuit Court, Sammons-BW, Inc. alleges that despite claiming he was injured as a result of exposure to silica at various locations throughout Illinois, plaintiff Gary Dille's complaint does not allege that he was ever employed …