Sliding Scale or Slippery Slope?

Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court, No. A140035 (D1d2 July 30, 2014)

The case is a coordinated mass tort proceeding concerning alleged defects in Plavix. Most of the plaintiffs are Californians, but a significant minority are not. Defendant BMS moved to quash service from the out of state plaintiffs, arguing that the court lacked personal jurisdiction to the extent that the claims arose from out-of-state injuries. The trial court denied the motion, finding that BMS was subject to general jurisdiction in California. The court here denies a writ, agreeing that there’s personal jurisdiction, but for different reasons.