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LeBlanc v. Kyle8/10/2000
s also does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Kyle purchased and installed the water heater in Texas, which means that he has a strong interest in litigating the case here. Considering that LeBlanc sent over 450 of its water heaters into Texas pursuant to its contract with Controlled Energy, LeBlanc could reasonably anticipate being brought into court here. World-Wide Volkswagen, 444 U.S. at 297.
Just because this is an "international dispute" does not mean that maintaining jurisdiction in Texas is unfair. In Asahi, a majority of the Court found that California did not have a sufficient interest in litigation between a Japanese company and a Taiwanese company. Asahi, 480 U.S. at 116. In contrast, Texas has an interest in litigation between one of its citizens and a manufacturer and supplier of products to its market.
We affirm the judgment of the trial court.
Date Submitted: June 29, 2000
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