Q: What is the process of suing a company? I unknowingly purchased food that contained bugs in it, how do I sue?
I have the receipt, I took pictures of the barcode, etc. I also took the pictures of the bugs and what looked like holes within the black-eye peas.
A: If you are contemplating using an attorney, they would advise. If you are interested in handling the claim yourself, there are resources online. If you consult with an attorney, one of the first questions raised will be the extent of damages you suffered. I hope you're okay, but unless there was some form of significant damage that is backed up by medical records, many law firms would not consider handling such a case. But that's only an individual opinion - you could reach out to attorneys to ask them how they see things. Good luck
Jonathan R. Ratchik and John Michael Frick agree with this answer
A: I agree with what Mr. Akpinar said. It may not be worth the time and filing fees to recover the cost of a replacement bag of black-eyed peas.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: Purchasing food that contained bugs, without more, will not justify the time and expense of a lawsuit, even a lawsuit you bring yourself. Your damages are arguably limited to the purchase price. You'd be better off writing to the manufacturer and asking for a full refund.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
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