In Re Home Depot USA, Inc., Wage and Hour Litigation

ORDER DENYING TRANSFER

KATHRYN H. VRATIL, Acting Chair.

Before the Panel: * Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407, plaintiffs move to centralize this litigation in the District of New Jersey. This litigation currently consists of seven actions pending in six districts, as listed on Schedule A. Defendant Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (Home Depot) opposes centralization.

On the basis of the papers filed and hearing session held, we are not persuaded that Section 1407 centralization would serve the convenience of the parties and witnesses or further the just and efficient conduct of this litigation. All actions…