Berger v. Grace Line, Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

HAROLD K. WOOD, District Judge.

Plaintiff, a seaman proceeding pro se, has moved for a change of venue to the Eastern District of New York pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404. In support of his motion he states that he resides in New York and that all witnesses and records are located in New York. For reasons hereinafter stated, plaintiff’s motion will be denied.

There is some question as to whether a plaintiff who voluntarily chooses his forum may move for a change of venue under § 1404. See e. g. Trader v. Pope & Talbot, Inc. v. Jarka Corp. of Phila., 190 F.Supp. 282…