3. An action brought under this section may be brought in any of the following:
- a. The county in which all or a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the action occurred.
- b. The county in which the principal office of the state entity is located.
- c. The county in which the claimant resides, if the claimant is an individual and resides in this state.
- d. The county in which a defendant resides, if the defendant is an individual and resides in this state.