Looking to sue Walden University? Small claims court is an option, and you may have others…
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Tired of hitting dead ends when trying to get a refund from Walden University? Feeling like there’s nowhere to turn?
You’re not alone. It seems like many people have tried all the Walden University customer service options, but still feel unheard.
There are different ways to file a complaint against Walden University, but none have the same power and leverage as taking legal action.
So, if you’re thinking of suing Walden University, 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 Walden University to push legal claims into the private realm of consumer arbitration, away from conventional courts.
But here’s the thing: your Walden University 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 Walden University in Small Claims Court, read on below:
Are you ready to sue Walden University in small claims court? Small claims courts are only for certain types of claims, so your first step is to make sure your claim qualifies for submission. There are two things you need to pay attention to before you file the right court forms:
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.If your claim doesn’t fall within the limits of your state’s small claims court, you’ll have to arbitrate your claim instead.
Most small claims courts require that you ask the defendant to fix your problem voluntarily before you file a claim. If you want to sue Walden University in small claims court, you need to send the school a demand letter.The demand letter should use plain language that clearly describes your intent to file a lawsuit in small claims court. It should explain to the school who you are (your name, address, phone number and account number), what the problem is, and what you want from the school.
When you’re done writing the demand letter, you need to mail a hard copy of the letter, preferably as certified mail, to the schools legally valid address. According to our most recent research, Walden University is legally based in Florida and receives mail at this address:
WALDEN UNIVERSITY, LLC
C/O CAPITOL CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
515 EAST PARK AVENUE
2ND FL
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
If you would like examples of demand letters or more information about how to write them, refer to this outstanding guide.
In order to sue Walden University in small claims court, you need to fill out a considerable amount of paperwork.Each state has a set of forms that need to be filled out to file a claim, and sometimes counties request more 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 right number of copies, expect the court clerk to throw out your lawsuit.
When you’re done filling out the court forms, the time has come to submit the forms to the court.
Many courts require plaintiffs to deliver court forms during limited times of the workday. Other courts allow plaintiffs to file by fax, mail, or online.All courts require plaintiffs to pay a filing fee before allowing a lawsuit to move forward in small claims court. The 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 reminder note about the court date.
If you’ve made it this far: Congratulations! Suing Walden University in small claims is a long and frustrating process.Now that you’ve filed the papers required to start your case against Walden University, you need to tell Walden University about the date of the hearing in small claims court. This is a called “serving” Walden University. To do this, you need to deliver copies of your filed papers to Walden University.
Look at your court’s website for instructions on how to properly deliver your forms to Walden University, or search for “[your state] small claims service of process”. Because courts establish rigid rules for serving defendants, make sure to follow every serving rule to prevent the court clerk from dismissing your case.
When the court clerk gives you a court date, make sure to put it on your calendar. Write down the address of the courthouse, as well as the number of the courtroom. Bring copies of your filed forms, and any other evidence that backs up your case against Walden University. Sometimes, Walden University does not show up to oppose plaintiffs. If that happens on your court date, take advantage of the situation to promote on your side of the story.Are you ready to sue Walden University in small claims court?
If this sounds too hard and expensive, try consumer arbitration instead…
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