Philadelphia attorneys Kevin Monastra and Chris Thagard secured a favorable venue transfer in a motor vehicle accident matter originally filed in Philadelphia County. The case arose from an accident in Luzerne County involving a driver operating an independent snack food distribution business supplying grocery stores throughout Luzerne and Lycoming Counties.
Despite the localized nature of the underlying facts, Plaintiff filed suit in Philadelphia County based on the presence of a national brand entity in the case. The defense challenged venue and, following extensive discovery on forum-related issues, moved to transfer the matter to Luzerne County on forum non conveniens grounds.
After thorough briefing and a detailed evidentiary record, the court granted the defense motion, transferring the case to Luzerne County, placing the matter in a more appropriate and convenient forum for all parties.
