Can I sue a big corporation in small claims court?

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
Better Business Bureau, State consumer protection/attorney general's office. And even call a car insurance place to get their take on it. If you call your own, be sure to talk in hypothetical sense.

Yeah....why don't you get your insurance involved on it? They can be the ones that sue Acura instead....

sounds like a plan to me.... see what your agent has to say

 

[Yax]

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
Better Business Bureau, State consumer protection/attorney general's office. And even call a car insurance place to get their take on it. If you call your own, be sure to talk in hypothetical sense.

Yeah....why don't you get your insurance involved on it? They can be the ones that sue Acura instead....

sounds like a plan to me.... see what your agent has to say

I like that idea too, but if you wish to sue, just be aware that their lawyers may file a motion to get it pushed out of small claims court so they can represent their client. Then you'll need to pay for a lawyer too.

 

[RegularK]

I was in a situation that was somewhat similar to this. My car was towed with damages and the towing company told me to call them to get it fixed. I called and called and called (and left messages etc) and I didn't get any response. After about 2 months of run-around, the best piece of advice i can give to you is to call your insurance company and tell them to handle it for you.

Cheers,
KiM

 

[jemcam]

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: TerryMathews

Originally posted by: CRXican
Oh and which Acura bumper costs $700? Aftermarket bumpers don't even cost that much.

Bumper + paint does.

a factory bumper would come painted

WRONG!!!!!!! Factory bumpers do not come painted. They are all paint to match.

 

[jemcam]

BTW, it may be easier to turn a claim in to your insurance company and let them subrogate. They will be relentless in the pursuit of getting their money back.

You should be able to get this covered under your comprehensive since it is not a collision... Check it out, this will be by far the easiest way to get your car repaired and let your insurance company lawyers handle hunting down the culprit.

 

[jemcam]

Originally posted by: dawks
there was some show on tv a year or so ago where they tested a few top selling SUV's and their bumpers... They drove them into a concrete poll at 6-7MPH.. typical damage was $1,200-4,500..

That's because trucks and SUV's have different requirements for bumpers.

 

[CTrain]

Its gonna be tough since you have NO proof and its your word against theirs.
Its $40 to file but don't forget court cost...if you lose you pay that....around $200 maybe ??

 

[Medea]

Originally posted by: MoobyTheGoldenCalf
Cliff Notes of issue:

Acura roadside assistance tows my car to an Acura dealer.
When they take it, my bumper is fine.
When I get it back, the bumper is cracked ($700 in damage).
Neither Acura roadside, the tow company or the dealer will fess up to the damage.
This has been going on a month now and I'm done screwing around with these clowns.

I figure since all these Bozos operate under the Acura umbrella, I'll just sue Acura Corporate.


I'm in Indiana. Acura is in CA. How do I sue them? Maybe that will get thier attention.

You can sue Acura. The fact that their principal place of business is in CA is not relevant. If they are doing business in your state, then you can sue them. What's confusing is that you say that "Acura roadside assistance tows my car" and later, you state that "neither Acura roadside, the tow company or the dealer will fess up." Was Acura roadside the tower or was there another tow company other than Acura?

You're going to have to name Acura roadside and the dealer - and the tow company if it's not "Acura roadside" - as defendants. Make sure you pick the correct small claims court for jurisdictional purposes. Speak to a clerk in the small claims court. They can be pretty helpful sometimes. If both (or all 3) are under Acura's control, then try the small claims court where the dealership is located.