Can I Sue?
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Are you wondering if you can sue for a wrong someone or a business did to you? Learn whether you can sue, and when it's a bad idea, in the articles below.
Then, call a lawyer to determine whether you have a case. After all, you don't want to end up in a top 15 list of weird lawsuits.
Can I Sue (a)...
- 1099 Contractor?
- 911 Dispatcher?
- Addictive Online Game Company?
- Airline?
- "Big Tobacco" or a Nicotine Product Company?
- Bankrupt Loan Company?
- Bitcoin Buying or Selling App?
- Bus Service?
- Child-Focused Dentist?
- City?
- Code Enforcement Officer, Investigator, or Inspector?
- Company if I Quit?
- Company That Has Been Dissolved?
- Company That Has Been Sold?
- Convenience Store or Gas Station?
- Debt Collector?
- Debt Settlement or Lump Sum Companies?
- Dentist?
- Department of Children and Family?
- Department of Homeland Security?
- DMV?
- Dog Kennel, Pet Boarding Facility, or Dog Daycare?
- Education Loan Company?
- Employer After a Robbery?
- Employer for False Promises?
- Employer for Violating the Family and Medical Leave Act?
- Employment Background Check Company?
- Ex for Emotional Distress?
- Food Delivery Company?
- Free Credit Score Company
- Gas Station for Bad Fuel?
- Food Delivery Company?
- Google?
- Government of Another Country While I Travel?
- High Blood Pressure Medication?
- Home Supply Store for Bad Products or Bad Advice?
- Hospital After a Miscarriage?
- If I Signed an Arbitration Agreement?
- Internet Provider?
- IRS?
- Jehovah's Witnesses for Trespassing, Harassment, or Abuse?
- Jeweler
- Job Agency?
- Judge?
- Kickstarter?
- Landlord?
- Large Online Seller/Retailer?
- Money Transfer App?
- National Honor Society?
- Neighbor for Harassment?
- Oil Change/Tire Company?
- Online Craft Seller?
- Online Travel Booking Site
- Online University?
- Owner of an LLC
- Parents for Bullying?
- Phone Company?
- Police for False Arrest?
- Prepaid Debit Company?
- Products that Come from Japan?
- Public Storage Facility?
- Residential Education and Job Training Program?
- Retail Jewelry Store?
- Rideshare Company?
- Roommate for Breaking a Lease?
- Satellite or Streaming Company?
- Seller on an Online Marketplace?
- Social Media Platform?
- Someone for Getting Me Canceled?
- Someone Who Owes Me Money?
- Spouse's Lover
- Stuck in an Elevator?
- Tax Preparation Company?
- Towing Company?
- Twitter?
- University or Online College for False Promises?
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
- Used Car History Service?
- USPS?
- Vaccine Manufacturer?
- Wedding Photographer?
- Yelp for Defamation?
Can I Sue for...
Can I Solve This on My Own or Do I Need an Attorney?
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- Complex court cases (such as contract disputes, real estate, family law, personal injury, or employment) generally need the support of an attorney
The court process for many cases, such as intellectual property or probate, can be complicated and slow. An attorney can offer tailored advice and help prevent common mistakes during litigation.
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