Darrow v. Autronics, Inc.

By Judge Everett A. Martin, Jr.

The defendants have filed a motion to change the venue of this automobile accident case. As counsel presented the motion, the only issue is whether Autronics “regularly conducts substantial business activity” in the City of Norfolk. Code of Virginia § 8.01-262(3). No other basis for venue in Norfolk exists. Autronics is a family owned alternator and starter repair shop with its only place of business in Virginia Beach.

The evidence proffered is that Autronics has approximately $62,000 of sales to Norfolk customers, which is 9.9% of total sales. There was no…