Ex parte Wayne Farms, LLC, [Ms. 1150404, May 27, 2016] __ So. 3d __ (Ala. 2016). Here, in a plurality
opinion, the Court grants a petition for a writ of mandamus ordering the
Bullock Circuit Court to vacate its order denying a motion for a change
of venue under the interest-of-justice prong of § 6-3-21.1, Ala.
Code 1975. Even though the injured plaintiff resided in Bullock County
and the alleged tortfeasor defendant conducted substantial business in
Bullock County, the plurality concluded the circuit court exceeded its
discretion when it denied a motion to transfer venue to Pike County, as
that is where the injury occurred, most of the emergency personnel who
responded are located, where plaintiff received medical care from several
medical providers, and where the alleged tortfeasor conducted extensive
business. Because “the overall connection between Bullock County
and this case is weak and the connection between the case and Pike County
is strong” ... “the interest of justice requires that the
underlying action be transferred.” Ms. *15, citing
Ex parte Autauga Heating & Cooling, LLC, 58 So. 3d 745 (Ala. 2010)
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