I am also in california.. and plan on sending my demand later this month. I was wondernig which addresses did you use when? How did you get the papers served, through a process server or through certified mail via the court system? Is it also only $20 for you as well?
actually, I just reread your post and saw where you found the person to serve. I was thinking about having the lawsuit served directly to the HQ naming the CEO with attention to the legal department. I will post up the addresses that I compiled recently actually for all 3 CRA's..
Ender, Actually, I haven't yet had them served. I just sent out my demand letter yesterday. I'm still somewhat unsure of exactly which address I'll have named as the defendant so to speak. Experian has an office in So Cal, but everything I have been doing has been through the Texas main office. I know they have their registered agent right here in Los Angeles, at least that's the agent listed for the So Cal branch. I'm thinking I'll use the Texas one as the main address, but use the local agent for service here in LA to have the papers served. As long as they get it, they can decide where it goes I guess. Maybe someone could help here? Is it okay to list the main office in Texas as the defendant, and have the registered agent in LA served? Under California law that is? If you find anything different for Experian or TU than I did, post it here. I'm having trouble finding someone I'm sure is the registered agent for TU. danrs
Here is a repost of what I posted a while back: Hey folks! Here is corporate information which will help with legal issues. The "Statutory Agent" or "Registered Agent" is the entity to contact regarding lawsuits. Of course, there are many affiliate offices spread throughout the US. Some other members have posted some local agent's info. These below are the main offices. Equifax (go to this page and enter "equifax" to get records): http://www.sos.state.ga.us/corporations/corpsearch.htm KENT E. MAST 1550 PEACHTREE ST NW ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30309 *************************************** Experian: http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/corpdata/ShowAllList?QueryCorpNumber=C1992801 CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 818 WEST SEVENTH ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 *************************************** Transunion (Trans Union): http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/cgi-bin/business_services/corpone.s?ID=61494634&CTYPE=01 PRENTICE HALL CORPORATION 33 NORTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602-2607 *************************************** Innovis (Affiliate of CBC Companies Inc.): Innovis, Inc (C.C.A.) Data Management Services 950 Threadneedle St. Suite 200 Houston, TX 77079-2903 (281) 504-2611 (281) 504-2600 Agent (for CBC): CSC-LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE 50 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 ***************************************
Or, you can always just call them up and tell them you want to sue their company. Ask for the person's name you are talking to. Then, asl if you should name *them* as a Defendant. They will surely say NO!... and point you in the right direction! SK
I'm looking for the registered agent of Chase. So far all I've found is that Suzanne Hammet is (or was) the director of Credit Card Div. and that William J. McDavid is director of Legal Div. My secretary of state (NJ) homepage does not have a "corporations" link such as that of California. Can anyone help me here, please? Thanks, Mist
This is what I have so far: 1) Thomas Chapman, Chairman, CEO Equifax 1550 Peachtree Street, NW, P.O. Box 4081 Atlanta, GA 30309 2) Craig Smith, chief executive officer Experian North American Headquarters 505 City Parkway West Orange, CA 92868 714 385 7000 National Consumer Assistance Center PO Box 2002 Allen, TX 75013 Consumer Credit Questions Experian 601 Experian Parkway Allen, TX 75013 3) Harry Gambill, President TransUnion LLC 555 W. Adams Street Chicago, IL 60661-3614
My logic is that if you serve the CEO, it should be noticed immediately, and perhaps taken care of ASAP? What do you guys think?
Ender, I'm not sure. But, I know I saw it somewhere and can't locate it again, that service had to be done in California if we were suing in California? I'm going to go to the courthouse with both the Tx and the local Ca branch of Experian's address for defendant naming purposes, and if they'll let me name the main office in Texas as the defendant, then that's what I'll do. Regardless of who is named as the defendant, I'll have the Registered Agent in Los Angeles served: CT Corporation System 818 Seventh St LA, CA 90017 Trans Union is where I'm not sure what to do. The only thing I can find current or active for them in California is the following: Trans Union Settlement Solutions Inc. 555 West Adams St Chicago, IL 60661 Registered Agent The Prentice Hall Corp System Inc 2730 Gateway Oaks Dr., Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95833 The registered agent fits the criteria, but I don't know about the address in Chicago. My report comes from TU in Orangethorpe CA. So I guess I'll name them as defendant. Trans Union Settlement Solutions just doesn't sound right. Maybe that's a branch of TU? Collection agency or something? danrs
Hey Lizardking, where did you have your papers served to? I believe he only chose one to do local.. the others, he had it served at the HQ..
