I live in Atlanta and am contemplating sing a company in North Carolina for not backing up their warranty which is clearly stated on their website. Can i file the suit here in Atlanta, or will i need to sue them in their home county/state?
2006-11-20 23:59:43 · 3 answers · asked by jaybo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Added details: The company rebuilds turbochargers. Their website states a one year replacement warranty for defective rebuilds. I ordered a rebuilt turbo....and that turbo failed immediately after installation. I then sent both turbos (my original failed unit..and their failed rebuilt unit). I have a proof of delivery for this package....and, to date can get no confirmation from the company that i will get the warranty replacement turbo. Multiple emails and phone calls have brought me nothing.....they are totally ignoring all of my contacts. All i want is a replacement for the defective rebuilt turbo.
2006-11-21 00:30:29 · update #1
The cost of doing so outweighs the value of most warranties.
They know you will find this out sooner or later. That's why they are not backing the warranty.
2006-11-21 00:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What king of warranty are you talking about? You should also know that there are consumer protection laws in many states that may be a source for a resolution to your problem. However, as one other answer pointed out, you have to weigh the cost of bringing a legal challenge.
For example, if you are talking about a car problem, my state of New York has a "Lemon Law" that protects consumers with respect to both new and used cars purchased from a dealer.
The specific facts of your case are very important to deciding if there is a legal remedy that is good for you.
The facts are also important in determining whether you can bring an action against an out of state party. In some states some businesses are required to register to do business and this includes a consent to be sued in that state and provides the address to deliver legal papers.
2006-11-21 08:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company does business in Georgia, you can sue in the state of Georgia. If it is a products liability case you wish to make, you can file suit in GA.
If you have a complaint, try the Better Business Bureau or your state's consumer protection agency. Contact the GA Attorney General's office.
2006-11-21 08:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋