Safarian
Safarian v. Maserati North America, Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Carter, J.
PROCEEDING (IN CHAMBERS): DENYING MOTION FOR INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER
Before the Court is Defendant Maserati North America, Inc.’s (“Maserati”) Motion for an Intradistrict Transfer For Improper Division or Convenience under 28 U.S.C. 1404. The Court finds the matter appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed.R.Civ.P. 78; Local R. 7-15. After considering the moving, opposing and replying papers, the Court hereby DENIES Defendant’s Motion.
On December 21, 2006, Plaintiff Michelle Safarían (“Safarían”) purchased a 2006 Maserati 3200GT from Reyes European in Van Nuys, California. Plaintiff resides in Burbank, California. Defendant has three other dealerships in and around Los Angeles, Maserati of Pasadena, Maserati of Beverly Hills and The Auto Gallery.
Plaintiff claims that the vehicle has a number of defects that entitle her to a refund of the purchase price, $122,442.60.
She originally sued in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Her attorney, Lucy Rasparían (“Rasparían”), has her office in Glendale, California. However, after filing the state suit Rasparían then associated Mar-tin W. Anderson of the Anderson Law Firm. The Anderson Law Firm has its offices in Santa Ana,…