District Court, S.D. Texas September 24, 1997, Civil Action G-97-205 (Puerto v. Marine Transport Lines, Inc.)

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE

KENT, District Judge.

This is a personal injury case arising under the Jones Act and general maritime law. Plaintiff allegedly was injured on November 15, 1996 while working aboard the S/S MARINE DUVAL. He filed this ease against Defendants on April 14, 1997. Now before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Transfer Venue of August 14, 1997.