Looking to sue Alamo? Small claims court is an option, and you may have others…
At FairShake we’ve helped thousands of people ripped off by big companies like Alamo. And we’ve helped get millions of dollars in settlement offers…
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Tired of hitting dead ends when trying to get a refund from Alamo? Feeling like there’s nowhere to turn?
You’re not alone. It seems like many people have tried all the Alamo customer service options, but still feel unheard.
There are different ways to file a complaint against Alamo, but none have the same power and leverage as taking legal action.
So, if you’re thinking of suing Alamo, where do you even start? You might expect there to be tons of class action lawsuits against them, but it’s often more complicated than that.
What many people don’t know is that hidden clauses buried deep within their contracts frequently allow companies like Alamo to push legal claims into the private realm of consumer arbitration, away from conventional courts.
But here’s the thing: your Alamo contract doesn’t have the power to take away your right to pursue legal action by suing them.
Here’s what you can do…
Learn more about the consumer arbitration process here.
If you’re ready to sue Alamo in Small Claims Court, read on below:
Small claims courts are only for certain types of claims, which means you have to make sure your claim qualifies for the legal process. A FairShake representative can help you determine the status of your complaint. You need to know two important factors for small claims court:
If your claim doesn’t fall within the limits of your state’s small claims court, you’ll have to arbitrate your claim instead.
Writing a demand letter should be simple and straightforward. Tell Alamo who you are (your name, address, phone number and account number), what the problem is, and what you want from them. The whole letter should span just a few sentences. You are simply checking a box on your to do list before filing a claim.
When you’re done writing the demand letter, you need to mail a hard copy of the letter, preferably as certified mail, to Alamo’s legal address. According to our most recent research, Alamo is legally based in Delaware and receives mail at this address:
EAN Services, LLC
C/O THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY
CORPORATION TRUST CENTER 1209 ORANGE ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
If you would like examples of demand letters or more information about how to write them, you should refer to this helpful guide.
Each state has a set of forms that need to be filled out to file a claim, and sometimes counties request additional forms. The correct forms for your location is available for free on your state court website.
Make sure you fill out enough forms. Most states that require you to file forms by mail or in-person ask for 3 or 4 copies. If you don’t submit the correct number of copies, the court clerk has the legal authority to dismiss your lawsuit.
When you’re done filling out the court forms, it’s time to give the forms to the court. This process called “filing” requires considerable patience.
All courts require plaintiffs to pay a filing fee before allow a lawsuit to move forward in small claims court. This fee, which is published on your court website, is sometimes waived for low income plaintiffs.
When you file your forms, the court clerk provides you with a stamped copy of the forms and a note reminding you of the court date.
Now that you’ve filed the paperwork required to start your case against Alamo, you need to tell Alamo you have served the company with court forms. To do this, you need to deliver copies of your filed court forms to the company.
Look at your court’s website for instructions on how to deliver your forms to Alamo, or search for “[your state] small claims service of process”. Many courts have adopted rigid rules for serving defendants. Follow each rule, and you should be good to go for your case in small claims court.
Sometimes, Alamo does not show up to oppose plaintiffs. If that happens to you, take advantage of the situation to explain your complaint against Alamo.
Ready to sue Alamo in small claims court?
If this sounds too hard and expensive, try consumer arbitration instead…