Compare the different results in Alfadda v. Fenn, 966 F. Supp. 1317 (S.D.N.Y. 1997) (U.S. court found

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Compare the different results in Alfadda v. Fenn, 966 F. Supp. 1317 (S.D.N.Y. 1997) (U.S. court found French judgment precluded U.S. proceedings) with Alesayi Beverage Corp. v. Canada Dry Beverage Corp, 947 F. Supp. 658 (S.D.N.Y. 1996), affd. 122 F.3d. 1055 (2nd Cir. 1997) (denying preclusive effect of Saudi judgment in United States). Why do parties initiate such parallel proceedings?