What is the name of your state?Hi -- I'm new here and have a question regarding a small claims case I am planning to file in the state of Maryland.
The facts are these. My daughter was tested by a clinical psychologist and educational diagnostician earlier this year. I paid the psychologist $900 and the diagnostician $850 to test my daughter for learning disabilities and to write a report that would enable me to get my daughter the help she needs at school.
The psychologist and diagnostician were both self-employed, billed separately and maintained separate offices out of their homes. Although they worked on cases together, the work was done separately (e.g., the diagnositician administered educational tests, the psychologist administered intelligence tests, and then they both were supposed to discuss their findings and contribute to the final written report.)
The psychologist passed away before writing the report and a student, who never tested my daughter, was assigned to take over for her. The report that he produced was filled with errors and inconsistencies and is utterly worthless.
I have written to both the diagnostician and the psychologist's executrix in an attempt to remedy the situation, but they have not responded. So I have decided to sue in small claims court.
My question is this: Can I name them both as defendants on one complaint form, do I file two separate complaints, or do I need to make a motion to have the cases consolidated?
The court clerk would not answer this question -- she said it was a legal issue and I would have to consult with an attorney for an answer.
Thanks for helping!
The facts are these. My daughter was tested by a clinical psychologist and educational diagnostician earlier this year. I paid the psychologist $900 and the diagnostician $850 to test my daughter for learning disabilities and to write a report that would enable me to get my daughter the help she needs at school.
The psychologist and diagnostician were both self-employed, billed separately and maintained separate offices out of their homes. Although they worked on cases together, the work was done separately (e.g., the diagnositician administered educational tests, the psychologist administered intelligence tests, and then they both were supposed to discuss their findings and contribute to the final written report.)
The psychologist passed away before writing the report and a student, who never tested my daughter, was assigned to take over for her. The report that he produced was filled with errors and inconsistencies and is utterly worthless.
I have written to both the diagnostician and the psychologist's executrix in an attempt to remedy the situation, but they have not responded. So I have decided to sue in small claims court.
My question is this: Can I name them both as defendants on one complaint form, do I file two separate complaints, or do I need to make a motion to have the cases consolidated?
The court clerk would not answer this question -- she said it was a legal issue and I would have to consult with an attorney for an answer.
Thanks for helping!