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To sue a county in Ohio for pain and suffering due to harassment, you must file a notice of claim with the countys legal department. Filing in a neighboring county is generally not allowed. Federal court involvement is rare unless federal laws are violated. Consult an attorney for specific guidance.Full Conversation
If I were to sue the county I live in for pain and suffering due to harassment who would I file with
Hi ****! You would typically file a claim with your local government entity or county's administrative office before filing a lawsuit. This often involves completing a claim form and submitting it to the county clerk or the county's legal department.
Could you let me know which state or county you reside in? This will help me provide more specific information.
Don't take offense but I would rather not I'm in Ohio
Hi ****! Since you're in Ohio, you would generally start by filing a notice of claim with the county's legal department or administrative office. This is required before you can proceed with a lawsuit for pain and suffering due to harassment.
Is there any more specific information you need about the process?
Where do I get the paperwork in order to file said claim
To file a notice of claim in Ohio, you can usually get the necessary paperwork from the county's legal department or administrative office. You might also find these forms on the county's official website. Do you need help locating the specific county office or website?
Since my claim is in my county and it involves cleaks to is there a way to file in neighboring county
You may generally need to file the claim within the county where the incident occurred. Filing in a neighboring county is usually not permitted. However, you can consult with an attorney to explore any possible exceptions.
Would you like guidance on finding an attorney in your area?
Ty if I were to go further would that be a cival suirin fed court
If you decide to proceed further, your case would typically be filed in a state court, not a federal court, unless there's a federal law involved. Civil suits against local government entities are generally handled in state courts.
Would you like more information on what constitutes a federal case?
Yes
Federal cases generally involve:
- Violations of federal laws or constitutional rights.
- Cases where the United States is a party.
- Disputes between residents of different states with claims exceeding $*,*.
- Cases involving federal statutes like civil rights violations.
Would you like to know more about what constitutes a federal case or how to proceed with your state-level claim?
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