If I took my necklace into a business that repairs necklaces but they damaged it even more, do I write the address of the business and the person handling my necklace or the registered owner of the business?
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If I took my necklace into a business that repairs necklaces but they damaged it even more, do I write the address of the business and the person handling my necklace or the registered owner of the business?
I want to file small claims suit.
Asked on February 8, 2016 under Business Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You could and should sue both the person who did the damage and the business as well--both could be liable (the person who did the damage for causing it, if he/she did so negligently, or carelessly; and the business because its employee damaged your property in the course of his/her employment). By suing both, you increase your chance of recovering money; let them try to each prove they are not liable, if they can.
In terms of the business: if it is a sole proprietorship, you sue the owner personally. If it is an LLC or a corporation, you sue the businesss.
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