How can I locate a business that seems to be hiding?

[kensmonies]

I am in california and I am trying to sue a company named Trade show models for non payment to my wife for an event she worked for them.

I have been unable to locate they're business entity type in order to sue them. It seems they are using a different name other than trade show models for they're entity name.

They're address is:

277 Alexander st
ste 208 Rochester, NY 14607

P 585-672-5468

I believe the owners name is Chris Hannah (not sure of the spelling)

I have searched several different state websites for the name trade show models in various different combos but still can't locate them.

If someone knows how I could locate them so I know who to serve I would very much appreciate it.

Also I am not 100% sure of how all this works.

I think they are based out of that address above but they faxed us her contract and we signed it and faxed it back.

My wife worked in sacramento county california for the job and its now been 3 months without payment.

Can I sue them in small claims in my county?

Thanks in advance...

Ken

 

[seniorjudge]

If you find them (and you can do this through a private detective) and sue them and win, how will you collect your judgment?

 

[dcatz]

Hiring a detective is probably overkill. 30 seconds on Google was enough.

http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Atomic.Design.Rochester.NY.585-271-8661

http://atomicdesigninc.net/

And it’s spelled “Hanna”.

Since it’s not qualified to do business in California, SJ’s question remains important, because you can’t sue them in SC in California. If it’s worth it, just retain commercial collection counsel in NY and let them do the heavy lifting.