Patterson v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad

STECKLER, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff, a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, brought this action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 U.S. C.A. § 51 et seq.).

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), defendant filed motion for a change of venue to the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, on the ground of convenience of the parties and witnesses, and in the interest of justice. Plaintiff opposes.

In support of its motion, defendant, by way of affidavit of its general attorney, states substantially the following:

The action is for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff while…