Corporate defendants have one less way to escape being sued in Philadelphia thanks to a recent ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

The justices’ Nov. 22 decision in Hangey v. Husqvarna rejected a commonly used venue challenge, leaving plaintiffs with better odds of keeping their lawsuits where they want them.

Robert Moneluzzi Robert Mongeluzzi, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, Philadelphia.