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Suing Pep Boys - corporate headquarters outside county jurisdiction?

Hi, all. I am in New York, Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk county. I want to sue Pep Boys in small claims. The department of state only lists their corporate headquarters in Delaware. Can I still file a claim against them within my jurisdiction (since they have a business in this jurisdiction), or do I have to start this in Delaware?

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1. You can sue them where you are. You must serve them on their registered agent in New York via certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.
2. file your claim where you live, list the local pep boys address and serve the papers locally, they will forward the lawsuit to their home office.
3. Do they have a store in your county? If so, then they may be sued in your county even though they are outside your county. If y ou go to an attorney to sue them, they will be able to handle that for you. If you want to sue them in small claims court (usually under $50,000 and sometimes $75000) you can do on your own if you wish. If it is more than a small amount, you are better off getting an attorney. Have you contacted Pep Boys about your issue already and gotten no satisfaction? Must tell them and give them an opportunity to fix this before going to court. An attorney could tell you if you have a case. If there is negligence, there is a case. If the part was faulty and can't be used, may just have to replace the part or give back your money. You give little information so can't tell you whether to go to attorney or try small claims. But attorney will cost about $150-250 an hour especially in court. may be able to see an attorney and can ask if you could have a free consultation to determine whether to go forward. However, if the amount is not large, they are not going to be very helpful. Won't do research free. if large damages then might take on a contingency fee basis getting 1/4 to 1/3 if wins. If only a few hundred dollars, not financially worthwhile to get the attorney. But can file small claims. Good luck to you.