Johnson Bros. Corp. v. International Broth. of Painters

How courts have described this case

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• finding that compelling circumstances existed to justify failing to adhere to “first-filed” rule when declaratory action is filed in anticipation of another lawsuit to secure more favorable forum
• “‘Compelling circumstances' exist when a declaratory action is filed in anticipation of another lawsuit in order to secure a more favorable forum”
• refusing to apply first-to-file rule where first lawsuit was filed during settlement negotiations
• refusing to apply first-to-file rule where first lawsuit was filed during settlement negotiations
• court has little difficulty concluding case is preemptive strike where settlement negotiations were on going, declaratory judgment was filed, and service was withheld

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