No such motion, however, was made by West Coast. Moreover, contrary to West Coast's arguments, this application does not constitute a burden on the New York courts. This Court has extensive familiarity with both the parties and the underlying facts and issues, which makes it an appropriate forum to determine this application. West Coast's arguments with respect to potential hardship are equally meritless. It is petitioners who reside in California, while all of the Zangers reside on the East Coast, and Leon Zanger and Jonathan Zanger both reside in New York State.
West Coast is a domestic corporation.
Next, West Coast argues that venue in this Court is improper, because none of the parties resides in New York County, and its principal office within the State of New York is in Mount Vernon. Accordingly, West Coast requests that this action be transferred to Westchester County. This Court also rejects this argument, as CPLR 511 requires West Coast to affirmatively move for a change of venue, which it has failed to do. Further, in view of this court's previous decisions in the underlying action, it has familiarity with the issues herein. It would be contrary to the notion of judicial economy, to now impose this proceeding on another justice.