Caamano v. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

OPINION OF THE COURT

Louis C. Benza, J.

Plaintiff Juan F. Caamano sues for injuries received while working at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport. A named defen*322dant is the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority), the owner of the property. Defendant Port Authority moves to change venue, alleging that it is not a resident of the Bronx.

Defendant’s argument that the Port Authority is not an owner and could not be subject to suit in Bronx County is based on the holding in Imling v Port Auth. (184 Misc 2d 893). This contention is inapplicable as Imling is limited to the facts in that…