Scandinavian Airlines System, aka SAS, dba Scandinavian Airlines of North America, Incorporated v. Susan Hardy
Arbitration DueProcess FifthAmendment Jurisdiction JusticiabilityDoctri
Whether the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment authorizes federal courts to exercise specific personal jurisdiction over a foreign corporation in a personal injury action occurring entirely outside the United States
QUESTION PRESENTED Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(k)(2) provides that the filing of a waiver of service establishes jurisdiction over a defendant if: (1) the defendant is not subject to jurisdiction in any state’s courts of general jurisdiction; and (2) the exercise of jurisdiction is consistent with the United States Constitution. Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(k)(2). The question presented is: Whether the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution authorizes a federal court to exercise specific personal jurisdiction over a foreign corporation in a personal injury action arising from an alleged incident and conduct that occurred wholly outside the United States.