Suing two parties with HQ over 100 miles apart (District Court 100 mile rule?)

Asked 3 months ago - Concord, NH

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I'm taking a company to court in Concord , NH . There is a second party to the suit that I have called " a material aspect " of the civil action . While researching local court rules and the law , I came across something called the 100 mile rule . The second party resides in a location that is at least 100 miles from where the court is located . I have two choices then ? File in a district court that is closer to the second party , or file a separate lawsuit against the second party while citing the information from the first lawsuit ? This is a lawsuit involving employment , civil rights on the job ( race ) , and harassment / stalking / threats after being fired for taking the complaints to HR and VP of company .

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    Tarpon Springs Personal Injury Lawyer
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    Answered February 23, 2013 13:53. You need to consult a local attorney to investigate and advise you as you really should have an attorney handle tis action.

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    Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
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    Answered February 23, 2013 16:30. If you have an employment discrimination lawsuit, you would first need to file a complaint with the EEOC and wait for a right to sue letter which takes 6 months, otherwise, the suit will be thrown out.

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  3. Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
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    Answered February 23, 2013 16:33. Must file with EEOC. You need to check with attorney handling discrimination claims.

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  4. San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer
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    Answered February 24, 2013 18:26. First, you should talk to an employment rights atty before filing anything in court or with the EEOC. If suit is brought, I think you would likely want to have all defts in the same case so they can point at each other, so that you dont have to be deposed separately in 2 different cases, etc.

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