Cassady v. American Commercial Barge Line Co.

OPINION

WEIS, District Judge.

The wandering nature of a seaman’s occupation is not unexpectedly reflected in the varied forums in which he commences litigation. However, just as a seaman is conscious of the absolute necessity of having his vessel navigate in established channels to insure safe passage, so must his litigation follow defined and regulated patterns.

The defendants in this case have filed a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), alleging that the plaintiff has indeed diverted this litigation from its proper location in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the Western…