The Supreme Court Declares Registered Out-of-State Businesses “At Home” in Pennsylvania

If a Wisconsin citizen is injured in Wisconsin on the property of a Wisconsin company, where can the citizen sue the company? One option is where the accident occurred—Wisconsin. Another option is where the company is headquartered or formed—again, Wisconsin. However, on June 27, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States significantly expanded the choices for potential plaintiffs. Specifically, the Court upheld a Pennsylvania law that extends jurisdiction to any company that is registered to…
By: Quarles & Brady LLP