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discussed Cited "but see" Delta Electronics, Inc. v. Vicor Corporation (2×) also: Cited "see"
W.D. Tex. · 2024 · signal: but see · confidence high
Delta’s first argument thus seems to rest on a straightforward application of the three Cray factors—in that Vicor’s (not FPS’s) employees, for after the completion of venue discovery); but see Alpine View, 205 F.3d at 221 (finding no abuse of discretion by the lower court in dismissing claim without affording plaintiff jurisdictional discovery because “no amount of information on . . . contacts with Texas would strengthen [the plaintiff’s] showing of specific jurisdiction”). example, Hurn, work at the Cedar Park Address.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Elevacity U.S., LLC v. Schweda (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
E.D. Tex. · 2022 · signal: see · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence high
must accept as true th uncontroverted allegations, and resolve in its favor all conflicts between the facts contained in the parties' affidavits and other documentation.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Tellez v. Madrigal
W.D. Tex. · 2016 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
if an alternate forum that is both available and adequate exists , the court must next assess whether, considering relevant private interest and public interest factors, dismissal is warranted.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Merriman v. Crompton Corp.
Kan. · 2006 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we have specifically rejected a party's reliance on the stream-of-commerce theory to support asserting general jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Karl Albert v. Allied Glove Corporation
Miss. · 2005 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
a court facing a motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens must first assess whether an alternate forum is both available and adequate
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Purdue Research v. Sanofi-Synthelabo
7th Cir. · 2003 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we have specifically rejected a party's reliance on the stream-of- commerce theory to support asserting general jurisdiction 19 over a nonresident defendant.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Doe v. American Airlines (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
5th Cir. · 2008 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
only a district court can make a magistrate's decision final, and therefore appealable.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pamela Carter v. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., et al.
E.D. La. · 2026 · confidence medium
This requirement of minimum contacts ensures that the defendant “purposefully availed” itself of the benefits of the forum state such that it could “reasonably anticipate being haled into court there.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000) (internal quotations omitted) (quoting Burger King, 471 U.S. at 474 ); see also Choice Healthcare, Inc. v. Kaiser Found.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Gail Link v. Richard Lee, et al.
W.D. La. · 2026 · confidence medium
Power Co., 253 F.3d 865, 868 (5th Cir. 2001) (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco A.B., 205 F. 3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Complete Logistical Services, LLC v. Paul Yaeger
E.D. La. · 2026 · confidence medium
Minimum contacts “Minimum contacts” can be established through specific jurisdiction or general jurisdiction.18 Specific personal jurisdiction exists when a defendant has purposely directed its activities, or availed itself of the privileges of conducting its activities, toward the forum state and the controversy arises out of or is related to those activities.19 General personal jurisdiction exists when the defendant has engaged in continuous and systematic activities in the forum state, regardless of whether such activity is related to the plaintiff’s cause of action.20 As Defendant is…
cited Cited as authority (rule) William Michael DeWitt v. Trinity Logistics, Inc., et. al.
N.D. Tex. · 2026 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000) (citing Tex. Civ.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Nouri Edward Hakim v. Alan A Cohen
W.D. La. · 2026 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Advanced Integrated Circuit Process LLC v. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
The court’s discretion—and the liberal thrust of the Rules of Civil Procedure—extends to jurisdictional discovery.1 Oppenheimer Fund, Inc. v. Sanders, 437 U.S. 340 , 351 n.13 (1978) (“[W]here issues arise as to jurisdiction or venue, discovery is available to ascertain the facts bearing on such issues.”); Seiferth v. Helicopteros Atuneros, Inc., 472 F.3d 266, 276 (5th Cir. 2006) (holding that jurisdictional discovery decisions “will not be disturbed” absent a “clear abuse”) (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 221 (5th Cir. 2000)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Natalie Henderson v. Gloria Woods, ET AL.
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Monkton, 768 F.3d at 434 ; Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 221 (5th Cir. 2000); Wyatt v. Kaplan, 686 F.2d 276, 284 (5th Cir. 1982).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Natasha Dixon v. Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc., et al.
W.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Power Co., 253 F.3d 865, 868 (5th Cir. 2001) (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco A.B., 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Shannon McGuire and Susan McGuire v. B. Braun Medical Inc., B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc., B. Braun Medical
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
This restriction on the minimum contacts inquiry ensures that the defendant “purposefully availed” itself of the benefits of the forum state such that it could “reasonably anticipate being haled into court there.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000) (internal quotations omitted) (quoting Burger King, 471 U.S. at 474 ); see also Bearry, 818 F. 2d at 375 .
cited Cited as authority (rule) Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. v. Walltopia Adventure USA, LLC
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Yarbrough v. The United States Space Force
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Yarbrough v. General B. Chance Saltzman
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) M.B. Barge Company v. Braemar Shipbroking USA Inc.
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Monkton, 768 F.3d at 434 ; Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 221 (5th Cir. 2000); Wyatt v. Kaplan, 686 F.2d 276, 284 (5th Cir. 1982).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Fagan v. Nexo Capital, Inc.
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Xlink Resource Group, LLC v. Expo Petroleum Oil and Gas, LLC
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Thermco Systems Ltd. v. Expert Semiconductor Technology, Inc.
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) D6 LLC v. Victal
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Absent an evidentiary hearing, a plaintiff must “present sufficient facts as to make out only a prima facie case supporting jurisdiction.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000) (citation omitted).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Montgomery, Jr. - Adams-II v. Anderson
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
This restriction on the minimum contacts inquiry ensures that the defendant “purposefully availed” itself of the benefits of the forum state such that it could “reasonably anticipate being haled into court there.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000) (quoting Burger King, 471 U.S. at 474 ); see also Bearry, 818 F.2d at 375 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Unnikrishnan v. IOT.nxt Americas USA, Inc. (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Unnikrishnan v. IOT.nxt Americas USA, Inc.
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Electro-Mechanical Recertifiers, L.L.C. v. Samsung E&C America, Inc.
M.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Co., 517 F.3d 235 , 241–42 (5th Cir. 2008); Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000). 67 Rec.
examined Cited as authority (rule) Tauriac v. Staffing the Universe, LLC (4×) also: Cited "see"
S.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Courts facing multiple grounds for dismissal should consider “the complexity of subject-matter jurisdiction issues raised by the case, as well as concerns of federalism, and of judicial economy and restraint in determining whether to dismiss claims due to a lack of personal jurisdiction before considering challenges to its subject-matter jurisdiction.” See id. (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 213 (5th Cir. 2000)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Coleman v. Farina
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
This restriction on the minimum contacts inquiry ensures that the defendant “purposefully availed” itself of the benefits of the forum state such that it could “reasonably anticipate being haled into court there.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000) (quoting Burger King, 471 U.S. at 474 ); see also Bearry, 818 F.2d at 375 .
cited Cited as authority (rule) Patrick v. Makine
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Montgomery, Jr. - Adams-II v. Anderson
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
This restriction on the minimum contacts inquiry ensures that the defendant “purposefully availed” itself of the benefits of the forum state such that it could “reasonably anticipate being haled into court there.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000) (quoting Burger King, 471 U.S. at 474 ); see also Bearry, 818 F.2d at 375 .
examined Cited as authority (rule) M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge v. Anderson (3×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
5th Cir. · 2025 · confidence medium
Power Co., 253 F.3d 865, 867 (5th Cir. 2001) (per curiam) (citing Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco A.B., 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Alvarado v. Austrofood S.A.S.
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
This restriction on the minimum contacts inquiry ensures that the defendant “purposefully availed” itself of the benefits of the forum state such that it could “reasonably anticipate being haled into court there.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000) (quoting Burger King, 471 U.S. at 474 ); see also Bearry, 818 F.2d at 375 .
cited Cited as authority (rule) Smith v. Aegon USA
5th Cir. · 2025 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) S R P Environmental L L C v. Cove House Condominium Association
W.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Power Co., 253 F.3d 865, 868 (5th Cir. 2001) (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Wong v. Federal Trade Commission
W.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Power Co., 253 F.3d 865, 868 (5th Cir. 2001) (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) House of Raeford Farms of Louisiana L L C v. Gulf States Cold Storage Co
W.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Power Co., 253 F.3d 865, 868 (5th Cir. 2001) (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Southern Marsh Collection, LLC v. Hunterman's LLC
M.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Mar. 14, 2011). 28 Id. 29 Int'l Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 (1945). 30 Luv N’ Care Ltd. v. Insta–Mix, Inc., 438 F.3d 465, 470 (5th Cir. 2006) (quoting World–Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 297 (1980)). 31 Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco, A.B., 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000). 32 Springboards to Educ., Inc. v. Hamilton Cty.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Withers v. City of Aberdeen
N.D. Miss. · 2024 · confidence medium
In considering a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, the Court must accept the plaintiffs “uncontroverted allegations, and resolve in its favor all conflicts between the facts contained in the parties’ affidavits and other documentation.” Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Withers v. City of Aberdeen
M.D. La. · 2024 · confidence medium
In considering a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, the Court must accept the plaintiffs “uncontroverted allegations, and resolve in its favor all conflicts between the facts contained in the parties’ affidavits and other documentation.” Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Holloman v. Shelman-Goetsch
S.D. Miss. · 2024 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Inzinna v. Chinnici
S.D. Miss. · 2024 · confidence medium
Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) White v. Ford Motor Company
N.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
See id.; Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) GEM Southwest LLC v. Dowa International Corporation
N.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
See id.; Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 214 (5th Cir. 2000). 4Because the court is dismissing this action as to these defendants for lack of personal jurisdiction, it need not reach Gem’s request for leave to perfect service on Topy Enterprises, or the contentions of Topy Enterprises, Topy America, and Dowa International that Gem has failed to state a claim on which relief can be granted.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Baldone v. Moore
E.D. La. · 2024 · confidence medium
STAT. § 13:3201. 8 Pervasive Software Inc. v. Lexware GMBH & Co. KG, 688 F.2d 214, 220 (5th Cir. 2012) (quoting Int’l Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 319 (1945)). 9 Latshaw v. Johnston, 167 F.3d 208, 211 (5th Cir. 1999) (quoting Int’l Shoe, 326 U.S. at 316 ). 10 Alpine View Co. Ltd. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000). conducting its activities, toward the forum state and the controversy arises out of or is related to those activities.11 General personal jurisdiction exists when the defendant has engaged in continuous and systematic activities in the forum state, re…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Cormier v. Scribe Media, LLC
W.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
However, courts have recognized that contacts of a subsidiary may be imputed to the parent corporation in cases where the subsidiary is the alter ego of the parent or where “corporations are not operated as separate entities, but integrate their resources to achieve a common business purpose.” Fielding v. Hubert Burda Media, Inc., 415 F.3d 419, 428 (5th Cir. 2005); Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 218 (5th Cir. 2000).1 To impute jurisdictional contacts from one company to another on the basis of an alter-ego relationship, a plaintiff must demonstrate that “the parent so d…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Mobolutions, LLC v. Geon Performance Solutions, LLC
E.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
“To satisfy that burden, the party seeking to invoke the court’s jurisdiction must ‘present sufficient facts as to make out only a prima facie case supporting jurisdiction,’ if a court rules on a motion without an evidentiary hearing.” Id. (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Moore v. STRIDE Community Health Center (2×)
E.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
“To satisfy that burden, the party seeking to invoke the court’s jurisdiction must ‘present sufficient facts as to make out only a prima facie case supporting jurisdiction,’ if a court rules on a motion without an evidentiary hearing.” Id. (quoting Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (5th Cir. 2000)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) JPAY LLC v. Houston
N.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
In considering a motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2), the court must accept the plaintiff's “uncontroverted allegations, and resolve in its favor all conflicts.” Alpine View Co. v. Atlas Copco AB, 205 F.3d 208, 215 (Sth Cir. 2000) (citation omitted).
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
For the Fifth Circuit

No. 97-20879
Summary Calendar

ALPINE VIEW COMPANY LIMITED; BJORN HANSEN,

Plaintiffs-Appellants,

VERSUS

ATLAS COPCO A.B.; ATLAS COPCO ROBBINS;
ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS INCORPORATED;
AND ATLAS COPCO COMPTEC INCORPORATED,

Defendants-Appellees.

Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
H-95-CV-4477)

August 20, 1998

Before EMILIO M. GARZA, DeMOSS, and BENAVIDES, Circuit Judge.

PER CURIAM:*

During the pendency of this appeal, our Court sitting en banc decided Marathon Oil Co. v. A.G. Ruhrgas, No. 96-20361, 1998 WL 329842 (5th Cir. June 22, 1998) (en banc). The procedural circumstances involved in this appeal are very similar to those involved in Marathon Oil and our decision herein is controlled by

* Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the Court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4. that en banc decision.

Accordingly, we vacate the following orders entered in the court below:

a. Memorandum and Recommendation entered under date of July 31, 1996 by the magistrate judge which recommended (i) that defendant Atlas Copco AB’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction (docket entry 22) be granted; (ii) that defendant Atlas Copco Robbins’ motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction (docket entry 26) be granted; and (iii) that plaintiffs’ motion to remand this case (docket entry 16) be denied as moot.

b. The Order of the district court entered on October 1, 1996 adopting the magistrate judge’s Memorandum and Recommendation entered under date of July 31, 1996 as described in the foregoing subparagraph;

c. The Memorandum and Recommendation entered under date of August 1, 1996 by the magistrate judge which recommended that the motions of defendants Atlas Copco Comptec, Inc. and Atlas Copco Compressors, Inc. to dismiss for forum non conveniens (docket entries 4 and 9) be granted; and

d. The Order of the district court entered under date of October 1, 1996 adopting the magistrate judge’s Memorandum and Recommendation entered under date of August 1, 1996 as described in the foregoing subparagraph.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case be remanded to the district court for a determination as to whether the federal district court has subject matter jurisdiction of the cause of action as removed from the state court.

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