28 U.S.C. § 1404(A) (Transfer Of Venue)

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• Black-Tureaud v. CR Bard Inc
  2003 WL 943633· S.D. Fla.· 2020-08-13 ·cited 1×
  The court granted the plaintiffs' motion to sever and transfer the cases of out-of-state plaintiffs to more appropriate venues.
• C-Mart, Inc. v. Metro. Life Ins.
  S.D. Fla.· 2014-02-04 ·cited 1×
  The court held that the plaintiff met the requirements for class certification under Rule 23, granting the motion to certify the class.
• Coffee Bean Trading-Roasting, LLC v. Coffee Holding, Inc.
  510 F. Supp. 2d 1075· S.D. Fla.· 2007-04-20 ·cited 1×
  The court held that the forum selection clause in the Operating Agreement was mandatory, requiring litigation in Delaware.
• M.G.J. Indus., Inc. v. Greyhound Fin. Corp.
  1993 WL 274336· M.D. Fla.· 1993-07-13 ·cited 1×
  A forum selection clause procured through fraud, particularly when used as leverage against a party facing financial forfeiture, is unenforceable and will not be given controlling weight in a motion to transfer venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a).
• Shute v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.
  804 F. Supp. 1525· S.D. Fla.· 1992-08-14 ·cited 1×
  The court held that it lacked the power to revive a case that had been dismissed and affirmed on appeal, as doing so would contravene the appellate court's mandate.
• Wilson-Cook Medical v. Wilson
  942 F.2d 247· 4th Cir.· 1991-08-06 ·cited 1×
  The court held that the district court retained jurisdiction over transferred claims until physical transfer of the record and that the plaintiff's voluntary dismissal notice was valid.
• Davidson & Jones Dev. Co. v. Elmore Dev. Co., Inc.
  921 F.2d 1343· 6th Cir.· 1991-01-03 ·cited 1×
  The court held that there were genuine issues of material fact regarding whether D&J acted in good faith to fulfill the conditions precedent in the Assignment Agreement, precluding summary judgment on EDC's and MWC's breach of contract claims.
• Oakes v. Whitten
  685 F. Supp. 1228· M.D. Fla.· 1988-06-07 ·cited 1×
  The court held that the convenience of parties and witnesses, along with public interest factors, outweighed the plaintiff's choice of forum, warranting transfer.
• Mirabal v. Deutsche Bank Nat'l Tr. Co.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-12-17
  The court held that transfer to the Southern District of Florida was appropriate under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) because it is a more convenient forum for the parties and witnesses, and the operative facts occurred there.
• RxWound, LLC v. Extremity Care, LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-12-09
  The court held that while the forum selection clause in the Sales Contract does not govern the Settlement Agreement claims, the existence of parallel litigation and the mandatory forum selection clause in the Sales Contract (governing the Illinois action) justify transferring the
• In re Target Corp. S'holder Derivative Action Litig.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-11-14
  The court held that a renewed motion to transfer venue to the District of Minnesota should be granted because the convenience of parties and witnesses, locus of operative facts, and familiarity with governing law weighed in favor of transfer.
• In re Target Corp. S'holder Class Action Litig.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-11-14
  The court granted the renewed motion to transfer the shareholder class action and derivative action to the District of Minnesota, finding that the convenience of parties and witnesses, locus of operative facts, and familiarity with governing law weighed in favor of transfer.
• Panzarino v. The Goodkind Grp., LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-11-14
  The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the plaintiff's New York State Human Rights Law claims because the plaintiff, a Florida resident, failed to sufficiently allege the "impact requirement" by demonstrating she was denied the opportunity to work or live
• Aron Berlin v. Eggnatz
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-11-07
  The court held that transfer to the Southern District of Florida is appropriate for the convenience of parties and witnesses, and in the interest of justice.
• Diansky Rouzard v. LinkedIn Corp.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-10-16
  The court held that a forum selection clause in a user agreement is enforceable and mandates transfer of the case to the specified federal district court in California.
• Burgess v. Pride Transp.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-09-05
  The court accepted the magistrate judge's recommendation to transfer the case to the District of Utah, finding it was warranted for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice.
• Merida Cap. P'rs III LP v. Fernane
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-09-03
  The court held that while the arbitration clause is valid and enforceable, it lacks the authority to compel arbitration in a foreign district, thus granting the motion to transfer the case.
• Burgess v. Pride Transp.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-08-14
  The court held that while venue is proper in the Southern District of Florida, the case should be transferred to the District of Utah for the convenience of the parties and witnesses. Alternatively, the court recommended dismissal for shotgun pleading and failure to state a claim
• Jackson v. BP Exploration & Prod. Inc
  N.D. Fla.· 2025-08-13
  The court granted the defendants' motion to transfer the case to the Northern District of Florida, finding that the balance of factors weighed strongly in favor of transfer.
• Exotropin, LLC v. DP Derm, LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-08-08
  The court held that the defendants' filing of a declaratory judgment action in Utah was anticipatory and filed in bad faith, thus warranting a departure from the first-to-file rule and denying the motion to dismiss. The court also found insufficient grounds for personal jurisdict
• Franczak v. I.C. Sys., Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-07-30
  The court held that venue was improper in the Middle District of Florida and granted the defendant's motion to transfer the case to the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
• Fernandez v. Fredrickson
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-07-29
  The court held that the case should be transferred to the Middle District of Florida because venue is proper there and transfer is in the interest of justice and convenience.
• Blackwell, Jr. v. Blackwell
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-07-09
  This is a venue determination case in which the district court transferred a diversity action from the Eastern District of California to the Southern District of Florida. The plaintiff failed to establish that California was a proper venue for his claims against a Virginia reside
• Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc v. EMJ Corp.
  N.D. Fla.· 2025-06-06
  The court held that a forum-selection clause in a purchase order agreement, which was not superseded by a subsequent rider agreement for collection matters, is enforceable and requires transfer of venue. The court also denied a motion to amend the complaint, finding it was an att
• Williams v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-06-05
  The court denied the motion to transfer venue because the defendant filed the motion too late in the litigation process, and transfer would not serve the interests of justice.
• Jackson v. Sec'y, Dep't of Corr. (Duval)
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-05-27
  The court recommended that the habeas petition be transferred to the Middle District of Florida.
• Lincoln v. United States Homeland Prisoner Transp. LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-05-23
  The court dismissed all claims against Ellis County with prejudice and severed and transferred remaining claims against the transport company, finding further amendment unwarranted.
• Haner v. Homminga
  N.D. Fla.· 2025-05-16
  The court recommended transferring the case to the District of Arizona because it is a more convenient forum, as a substantial part of the events giving rise to the claims occurred there and the Northern District of Florida lacks personal jurisdiction over the City of Phoenix.
• Baratta v. Binance Holdings Ltd
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-05-13
  The court granted the stipulated motion to transfer the action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
• Totz v. Fifth Third Bank, N.A.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-05-06
  A forum selection clause in a bank's deposit account rules is enforceable when reasonably communicated and not otherwise invalid, justifying transfer of venue.
• Roberts v. State
  N.D. Fla.· 2025-04-30
  The court held that the petitioner's filing, though styled as a civil rights complaint, was in substance a habeas corpus petition. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction and recommended transfer.
• Roberts v. State
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-04-30
  The court recommended transferring the habeas corpus petition to the Middle District of Florida due to lack of jurisdiction in the Northern District.
• Whitty v. BP Exploration & Prod. Inc
  N.D. Fla.· 2025-04-28
  The court granted the defendants' motion to transfer the case to the Northern District of Florida, finding that the balance of convenience and interests of justice weighed in favor of transfer.
• Kenyatta v. Hall
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-04-17
  The court directed the pro se plaintiff to show cause why the action should not be transferred to the Middle District of Florida due to improper venue.
• Roberts v. Blue Diamond Movers, LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-04-16
  The court held that a mandatory forum selection clause in a moving contract is enforceable and requires transfer of the case to the specified forum.
• Roberts v. Blue Diamond Movers, LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-04-16
  The court held that a mandatory forum selection clause in a moving contract is enforceable, requiring transfer of the case to the specified federal district court.
• Lewis v. Mavis Tire & Auto Corp
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-03-21
  The court held that while venue may be proper in multiple districts, transfer to the Southern District of Florida is appropriate for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice.
• Debbs v. CDK Fund I SPV, LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-02-19
  The court held that a forum selection clause in the Limited Partnership Agreement was valid and enforceable, requiring transfer of the case to the District of Delaware.
• Bellaire Multifamily Prop. Mgmt. LLC v. Lyndon S. Ins. Co.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-02-12
  The court recommended granting the motion to transfer venue because the convenience of witnesses, locus of operative facts, and interests of justice weighed in favor of transfer to the Middle District of Florida.
• Mann Utils., Inc. v. WLM Contracting, Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-11-22
  A forum selection clause is presumptively valid and enforceable, and will be given controlling weight unless the party challenging it can show it is unfair or unreasonable under specific factors, which the plaintiff failed to do here.
• Martin v. Lens.com, Inc.
  S.D. Fla.· 2024-11-18
  The court held that the forum-selection clause in the hybrid-wrap agreement was enforceable, requiring common law claims to be litigated in Nevada, but retained jurisdiction over the FDUPTA claim due to Florida's strong interest.
• Patel v. Sec'y, U.S. Dep't of Homeland Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-11-15
  The court held that transfer of the case to the Middle District of Florida is appropriate for the convenience of the parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice.
• GO 770 Mgmt. LLC v. Mt. Hawley Ins. Co.
  S.D. Fla.· 2024-10-25
  The court granted the motion to transfer venue because a valid forum selection clause in the insurance policy mandated litigation in New York, and the plaintiff failed to show that enforcement would deprive them of a remedy or contravene public policy.
• Bell v. CSX Transp., Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-10-24
  The court is inclined to transfer cases to plaintiffs' home districts, ordering parties to propose transferee districts.
• Montenero v. Marriot Hotel Servs., LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-10-17
  The court held that transfer of the case to the Middle District of Florida is warranted under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice.
• Smith v. Fla. Agric. & Mech. Univ. Bd. of Trs.
  N.D. Fla.· 2024-09-11
  The court granted the motion to transfer venue because the Northern District of Florida is a more convenient forum for the parties and witnesses, and it is in the interest of justice.
• Gangavaram v. Devi Kondapi
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-09-10
  The court held that a plaintiff must demonstrate that a defendant purposefully availed herself of the privilege of doing business in the forum state, and that mere nonpayment of a debt to a resident is insufficient to establish personal jurisdiction.
• Jackson v. BP Am. Prod. Co.
  N.D. Fla.· 2024-08-29
  The court held that the Northern District of Florida is the most convenient venue for this case, considering the location of parties, witnesses, and evidence.
• PMC Cas. Corp v. Va. Sur. Co. Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-08-27
  The court held that the convenience of the parties and the interest of justice weighed in favor of transferring the case to the Northern District of Illinois.
• Wimbush v. BP Exploration
  N.D. Fla.· 2024-08-09
  The court granted the defendants' motion to transfer the case, finding that the balance of convenience and interests of justice weighed in favor of transferring the action to the Northern District of Florida.