Adler v. American Standard Corp.

Summary

Defendant moved to transfer an employment action from the Southern District of New York to the District of Maryland under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). Plaintiff, a Maryland resident, alleged wrongful discharge and related claims arising from his employment at defendant's Maryland division. The court granted the transfer, finding that key witnesses and records were located in Maryland and that the balance of convenience weighed heavily in favor of transfer.

Holdings

1. The motion to transfer is granted because the balance of convenience and the interests of justice weigh heavily in favor of transfer to the District of Maryland.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the action should be transferred to the District of Maryland under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice.

Disposition

other