Picker International, Inc. v. Travelers Indemnity Co.

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION AND ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR TRANSFER OF VENUE

WELLS, District Judge.

This case is before the Court upon motion by defendant, Travelers Indemnity Company (“Travelers Indemnity”), for a transfer of venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1404 to the Southern District of New. York. The plaintiff, Picker International, Inc. (“Picker”), has objected to this motion. Travelers Indemnity has filed a reply brief and a supplemental brief.

In its motion Travelers Indemnity requests a hearing. There is no need for a hearing, and defendant’s motion for transfer of venue is denied.

I. The…