Facts

The plaintiffs, Hubei Gezhouba Sanlian Industries Co. and Hubei Pinghu Cruise Co. (collectively, Hubei), sued the defendant, an American helicopter manufacturer, Robinson Helicopter Inc. (Robinson), for a 1994 crash of a helicopter that carried Chinese tourists. The case went back and forth between the United States and Chinese courts. A Chinese court eventually rendered a judgment in favor of Hubei.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTION: Hubei claimed that the judgment of the Chinese court was valid and sufficient to satisfy due process.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Robinson asserted defenses in the United States, including failure to serve in the United States, and a lack due process in the Chinese courts.

Result

The U.S. District Court found the Chinese judgment was enforceable and issued a domestic judgment in favor of Hubei.