Q: Does small claims handle cases of accounting fraud A nursing home is charging $ 50,000 for a ninety day recovery stay
A: An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on the limits of your state's small claims court system and the complexity of the case. Fraud cases can be complex. In most states nationwide, small claims are often inside of four figures, and they tend to involve straightforward disputes without a high level of investigation and discovery. You could check with court clerks in your state's small claims system. Good luck
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