Scott v. Otis Elevator Co.

—Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Irma Vidal Santella, J.), entered January 3, 1989, which denied defendant’s motion to change venue from New York County to Westchester County, unanimously reversed on the law, the facts and in the exercise of discretion, and the motion granted, without costs.

Plaintiff Charles Scott, a resident of Queens County, was allegedly injured as he exited an elevator located at One World Trade Center, Scott’s place of business. Plaintiffs subsequently commenced this negligence action in New York County. Defendant, whose principal place of business is located in…