CT SB00331

Grants Connecticut Superior Court jurisdiction over civil tort actions involving violations of the law of nations or U.S. treaties, effective October 1, 2010.

Establishes seven bases for jurisdiction, including: plaintiff or defendant resides in Connecticut, defendant owns property in the state, defendant is served with process in Connecticut, tortious act occurred in Connecticut, harm was suffered in Connecticut, or universal jurisdiction applies under international law.

Court may decline jurisdiction under the common law doctrine of forum non conveniens.

Allows Connecticut residents to bring civil actions in state courts for tortious violations of international law or U.S. treaties.