How to Sue Getaround in Small Claims Court

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Tired of hitting dead ends when trying to get a refund from Getaround? Feeling like there’s nowhere to turn?

You’re not alone. It seems like many people have tried all the Getaround customer service options, but still feel unheard.

There are different ways to file a complaint against Getaround, but none have the same power and leverage as taking legal action.

So, if you’re thinking of suing Getaround, 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 Getaround to push legal claims into the private realm of consumer arbitration, away from conventional courts.

But here’s the thing: your Getaround contract doesn’t have the power to take away your right to pursue legal action by suing them.

Here’s what you can do…

Two options to Sue Getaround:

Consumer Arbitration: This involves accessing an official and independent dispute resolution process that is not a court. It provides an opportunity to seek compensation for your complaint without the need to appear in person. For many, this can be a preferable option.To find out if you can take Getaround to arbitration, you can check your contract or user agreement with them. Many companies’ standard contract are available on their websites. You can do a search for “arbitration” arbitration within the contract text — it is usually mentioned near the very top of a contract.
Learn more about the consumer arbitration process here.
Small Claims Court: If you prefer to avoid the arbitration system, you can opt for Small Claims Court. You should know that the procedures for Small Claims Court may vary depending on your jurisdiction.Taking Getaround to Small Claims Court will typically involve appearing in person and completing necessary forms.

If you’re ready to sue Getaround in Small Claims Court, read on below:

Taking Getaround to Small Claims Court Step-by-Step

MAKE SURE YOUR CLAIM QUALIFIES FOR SMALL CLAIMS COURT

Are you ready to sue Getaround in small claims court? Small claims courts are for certain types of claims, The first step is to make sure your lawsuit qualifies for small claims court. Pay attention to the following two factors:

The amount of money: Every small claims court sets a maximum dollar amount for the claim you can bring. In most states, it’s either $5000 or $10,000, but it can be as low as $2,500 (in Kentucky and Rhode Island). You can find a list of all 50 states’ monetary limits here.
The type of relief: There are two types of awards that you can seek in a lawsuit: monetary (a dollar value payment) and equitable (a non-monetary request). Most small claims courts grant just monetary awards.

If your claim doesn’t fall within the limits of your state’s small claims court, you’ll have to arbitrate your claim instead.

SEND A DEMAND LETTER

Most small claims courts require that you ask the person you’re suing to fix your problem voluntarily before you file your claim If you want to sue Getaround in small claims court, you need to send the company a demand letter.

The demand letter should be simple and straightforward. Tell Getaround 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 run for just a few sentences. Make your points in a clear and respectful manner.

When you’re done writing the demand letter, mail a hard copy of the letter, preferably as certified mail, to the company’s legal address. According to our most recent research, Getaround is legally based in Delaware and receives mail at this address:

GETAROUND, INC.
C/O CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE
WILMINGTON, DE 19808

If you would like examples of demand letters or more information about how to write them, you can refer to this helpful guide.

FILL OUT COURT FORMS

In order to sue Getaround in small claims court, you need to fill out important paperwork.

Each state has a set of forms that need to be filled out to file a claim, and sometimes counties will 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 have the right number of copies, expect the court clerk to deny your claim.

FILE YOUR COMPLAINT FORM WITH THE COURT

When you’re done filling out the court forms, it’s time to give those forms to the court. This process, which is called “filing,” can be confusing.

Many courts require plaintiffs to come to the courthouse during certain hours of specified days to deliver the forms to the court clerk. Other courts allow plaintiffs to file by fax, mail, or online.

All courts require plaintiffs to pay a filing fee before they allow a claim to proceed. The fee, which is published on the state 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 reminder about the court date. Keep the information secure, and bring it with you on the day of your hearing.

SERVE YOUR FORMS ON GETAROUND

If you’ve made it this far, good work! Suing Getaround in small claims is a long and difficult process.

Now that you’ve filed the papers required to start your case against Getaround, you need to tell Getaround about the lawsuit. This is a called “serving” Getaround. To do this, you need to submit copies of your filed paperwork to Getaround.

Look at your court’s website for instructions on how to properly deliver your forms to Getaround, or search for “[your state] small claims service of process”. Courts have many stringent rules about how to serve a defendant, and you must follow every rule to ensure the court puts your claim on the docket.

SHOW UP FOR YOUR COURT DATE

When the court clerk gives you a court date, make sure to put it on your calendar. Write down the location of the hearing, and bring all the evidence you need to back up your case against Getaround. Sometimes, Getaround will not show up to oppose a plaintiff. If that happens to you, take advantage of the situation to present your side of the story.

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