Torres-Monroe v. Eternal Lobby Lounge, Inc. et al

Filing 51

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION: Upon referral, Magistrate Judge Orenstein ordered transfer to the District of Puerto Rico under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). Plaintiff objected. After reviewing the Magistrate Judge's order and the parties' responses, I accept without qualification the recommendation. The Clerk is ordered to transfer the case in accordance with Magistrate Orenstein's 5/10/13 order. Ordered by Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 6/24/2013. (Chee, Alvin)[Transferred from nyed on 6/25/2013.]

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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MICHELLE TORRES-MONROE,
ORDER

Plaintiff,
12 CV 4243 (RJD) (10)
- against ETERNAL LOBBY LOUNGE, INC.; I
WORLD PRODUCTIONS, INC.;
CONRAD HOSPITALITY, LLC;
CONRAD HOTELS WORLDWIDE, LLC;
HILTON HOTELS CORP.; and HILTON
WORLDWIDE, INC.;
Defendants.

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DEARIE, District Judge
Plaintiff Torres-Monroe, on vacation in Puerto Rico, was assaulted by another patron in
her hotel's lobby bar. Plaintiff sues the owners and operators of the bar and hotel under Puerto
Rican law.
Upon referral, Magistrate Judge Orenstein ordered transfer to the District of Puerto Rico
under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). Plaintiff objected. After reviewing the Magistrate Judge's order and
the parties' responses, I accept without qualification the recommendation. The Clerk is ordered
to transfer the case in accordance with Magistrate Orenstein's May 10, 2013 order.
SO ORDERED.
Dated:

Brook!~p:,

New York

Jun~2013

/s/ Judge Raymond J. Dearie
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