answered on Oct 26, 2015
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answered on Dec 22, 2010
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I was injured while vacationing in Aruba at the Westin. The Westin is owned by Starwood International, which is based in NY. Do I have to sue in Aruba or could I file in the US because the Westin is held by an american company?
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answered on Dec 21, 2010
You can sue in New York if the Westin, through Starwood International, does business in the the State of New York under the "Long Arm statute."
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