Suing companies out of state

[khooks1]

What is the name of your state? Maryland

I purchased furniture, online, from a California based company. This company contracted a delivery company out of North Carolina to deliver my furniture to my home in Maryland. The delivery company inflicted approx $4,000 worth of damage to my brand new wood floors. After the furntiure was delivered they had me sign the receipt of lading.

After the delivery boys left, I noticed the damage and reported it to the delivery company immediately. The company is refusing to compensate for damages because they said it was noted on the bill that they would not be held responsible for damages inccurred.

I was not informed of this policy before they delivered the furniture. Do I have a case in small claims court?

If so, were do I file? Maryland or North Carolina?

Thanks,
KathrynWhat is the name of your state?

 

[JETX]

Do I have a case in small claims court?

Yep.

If so, were do I file? Maryland or North Carolina?

Does this company have a 'presence' in Maryland?? If so, sue there. If not, sue in Maryland anyway and let them argue as to venue. If the court agrees that it does not have jurisdiction, then you will have to file in their home state.
However, if they do not have assets in Maryland and you get a judgment from the Maryland court, you will have to domesticate it into THEIR state (NC) to pursue their assets there.