Consumer Disputes
Purchases, refunds, warranties, vehicles, and everyday consumer claims.
Defective Product Claims When a Warranty Won't Help
When a product fails and the warranty doesn't cover it — expired, denied, or simply doesn't apply — small claims court can still be a viable path,…
Read article →Suing a Cleaning Service for Damage or Theft
Cleaning service disputes usually fall into two categories — accidental damage during a cleaning, or, less commonly but more seriously, missing items…
Read article →Suing a Limo or Party Bus Company for a Bad Event Booking
Transportation bookings for events — proms, weddings, birthdays — carry high stakes since there's no redo for the date itself. Here's how to approach…
Read article →Suing Over a Home Inspection That Missed Major Defects
Discovering a major, expensive problem shortly after buying a home — one a home inspection should have caught — is one of the more painful small…
Read article →Daycare and Preschool Tuition Disputes
Daycare and preschool disputes tend to fall into a few recurring patterns — tuition owed after withdrawal, deposits not returned, or disagreements…
Read article →Identity Theft and Financial Fraud: Can Small Claims Help?
Identity theft is primarily a criminal and regulatory matter, but there are specific situations where small claims court plays a useful,…
Read article →Consignment and Collateral Disputes: Getting Your Item Back
Consignment arrangements — leaving an item with a shop or individual to sell on your behalf — and informal collateral arrangements both create a…
Read article →Ticket and Event Cancellation Disputes: Can You Sue?
Cancelled concerts, fake tickets, and unrefunded event purchases are an increasingly common small claims category, especially with the growth of…
Read article →Suing an Online Course or Coaching Program for Non-Delivery
The online course and coaching industry has grown fast — and so have disputes over programs that don't deliver what they promised. Here's how to…
Read article →Storage Unit Disputes: Lost, Damaged, or Auctioned Property
Storage facility disputes come in a few distinct flavors — damage from poor conditions, missing items, or the facility auctioning off your unit after…
Read article →Suing a Salon, Barber, or Tattoo Artist for Bad Work
Bad haircuts, botched color jobs, and tattoo mistakes are more common small claims cases than people expect — and they come with their own unique…
Read article →How to Get Back Property You Lent to Someone
Lending tools, electronics, or other belongings to a friend or acquaintance who then won't return them is a surprisingly common — and surprisingly…
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