Mont. Code § 10-1-1020

Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 10-1-1020 - Jurisdiction - venue - standing - respondent - time limit - expedited hearing

In any lawsuit initiated pursuant to this part:

(1) the lawsuit must be brought in the district court in the county in which the claimant's employer maintains a place of business;
(2) the lawsuit may be initiated only by a person claiming a right or benefit under this part or by the state attorney general as provided in 10-1-1018;
(3) only an employer may be a necessary party respondent;
(4) the lawsuit must be commenced within 3 years of when the claimant can reasonably be expected to have discovered the facts constituting a violation of the claimant's rights or benefits pursuant to this part; and
(5) the court shall order a speedy hearing and shall advance the case on the court's calendar.

§ 10-1-1020, MCA

En. Sec. 15, Ch. 381, L. 2005.