Can I sue and internet copany for fraud?

Philadelphia, PA Viewed 57 times. Posted 7 months ago in Fraud

I purchased web space on a web site ($100), in January 2009 there was some problems after 2 weeks I received an apology and was offered a free month and was told my page would be up March 2nd. I thanked the web master and after March 2nd I started sending potential clients to the sight, I received a number of phone calls telling me I was not on this site. I have sent emails reported them to the BBB asking (very kindly) for a refund and/or some kind of response. Till this day I have heard nothing and still have no web page. I have contacted other people actually listed on the site and they are having problems getting their pages updated and not receiving responses to email and calls. Can I take them to small claims court for fraud ?

Answers (2)

Alan James Brinkmeier

This attorney is licensed in Illinois. Posted 7 months ago.

Fraud is actionable if certain elements of proof are established by the evidence. Using the written documentation you have is a good place to begin. Contact a local lawyer - many may give you a free consultation for an hour - to discuss your specifics. Far too many variables exist in the short post you wrote for any further observation by me.

Good luck to you.

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Jonathan H Levy

This attorney is licensed in California and 1 other state. Posted 7 months ago.

Provided your small claims court has jurisdiction over the defendant you can take them to Court. Whether you will win is another matter and if you can collect any judgment is yet another consideration.