Pierson
Pierson v. M.B. Sturgis, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I.
INTRODUCTION
On October 10, 2022, Plaintiffs Michael Pierson and Courtney Pierson (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a Product Liability Complaint (“Complaint”) against Defendants M.B. Sturgis, Inc., Enerco Group, Inc., Coloma Food Inc., Worthington Industries, Inc., and Grand Gas Equipment Inc. (collectively “Defendants) in Los Angeles County Superior Court. ECF Docket No. (“Dkt.”) 4-1. On January 10, 2023, Defendants filed an Answer. Dkts. 4-2, 7. On September 21, 2023, Defendants filed a Notice of Removal of Action to Federal Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332, 1441, and 1446. Dkt. 1. On October 19, 2023, Defendants filed a Motion to Transfer Case to the Eastern District of California (“Motion”) pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1404 and 1391. Dkt. 20. On November 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Opposition to the Motion. Dkt 32. On December 7, 2023, Defendants filed a Reply. Dkt 38. The matter thus stands submitted.
The Court finds this matter appropriate for resolution without oral argument. See FED. R. CIV. P. 78(b); L.R. 7-15. For the reasons stated below, Defendant’s Motion to Transfer Case to the Eastern District of California is GRANTED.
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