Wolk et al v. Verizon California, Inc. et al

Filing 25

ORDER by Judge Hamilton Denying 10 Motion to Transfer (pjhlc2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/9/2012)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DAVID WOLK, et al.,
Plaintiff(s),

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v.

No. C 11-3916 PJH
ORDER DENYING MOTION
TO TRANSFER

VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., et al.,
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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Defendant(s).
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Before the court is defendants’ motion to transfer this case to the District Court for
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the Central District of California pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). The motion is based not
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on the convenience of the parties and witnesses, but on defendants’ belief that the interests
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of justice require the transfer to discourage or prevent plaintiffs’ forum shopping. The court
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has reviewed the papers submitted by both sides and is unpersuaded that plaintiffs have
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engaged in improper forum shopping. The motion to transfer is consequently DENIED.
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The January 18, 2012 date for hearing is VACATED.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated: January 9, 2012
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PHYLLIS J. HAMILTON
United States District Judge