Opinion
Civil Action 24-1259
12-02-2024
ORDER
MURPHY, JUDGE
AND NOW, this 2nd day of December 2024, upon considering defendant's motion to dismiss for improper venue under Rule 12(b)(3) and 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a) or, alternatively, to transfer the case under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a) (DI 4), plaintiff's opposition (DI 7), defendant's reply (DI 8), and for reasons in the accompanying memorandum, it is ORDERED:
1. Defendant's motion to dismiss for improper venue under Rule 12(b)(3) and 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a) or, alternatively, to transfer the case under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a) (DI 4) is DENIED.
2. Defendant shall file an answer to plaintiff's complaint (DI 1) no later than December 16, 2024.