(A) Division Assignment. Except for actions raising prisoner issues1 and Social
Security cases,2 all civil cases must be assigned to that division of the
district:
(1) Where any natural defendant resides, where a substantial part of the
events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or where any
corporate/other organization defendant does business relating to the
events or omissions alleged.
(2) If none of the criteria in (A)(1) applies, then where any natural
plaintiff resides or where any corporate/other organization plaintiff
does business relating to the events or omissions alleged.
(3) If none of the criteria in (A)(1) or (A)(2) applies, then where any
corporate/other organization defendant resides.3
(B) Endorsement and Certification. Counsel must endorse on the complaint the
division where the case is assignable. The endorsement of counsel as to the
division where such case is assignable will constitute a certification by
counsel that the case is properly assigned in compliance with this rule.
(C) Transfer Between Divisions. Any case may be transferred for case
management or trial from one division to another division on motion of any
party for good cause shown or sua sponte by the court.
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