Q: I sent $8,200 to Liaz Legacy Solutions LLC in Statesville, NC, but they never provided the service. What should I do?
I sent $8,200 to Liaz Legacy Solutions LLC in Statesville, NC, for a service, but they never provided the service and have been giving me the runaround. They mailed me back a copy of the cashed check, and the compound interest is now $200. The transaction occurred on 10/24/2024. I want to sue them for this. What steps should I take next?
A:
You can sue them in small claims court in Iredell County or any other county where they do business. This is a corporation so you will need to go to the Secretary of State's office and get their registered office and registered agent for service.
You will not be able to recover interest on the amount you paid them.
Here is a link to a helpful guide https://legalaidnc.org/resource/a-guide-to-small-claims-court/
(copy and paste the link).
You should also consider filing a complaint with the North Carolina Attorney General's office, Consumer Protection Division.
If you want to hire a lawyer you will need to look for a lawyer who handles general civil cases including collections against people. Do not expect any lawyer to accept this kind of case on a contingency fee, you will be quoted either a flat fee, an hourly fee, or a blended fee agreement that requires you to pay the attorney.
Read the agreement you had with them for services carefully, there may be an arbitration provision for any disputes.
Good luck!
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