Help! filing on equifax tomorrow

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by diazwoman, Apr 7, 2002.

  1. diazwoman

    diazwoman Well-Known Member

    finally filing on these incompetent fools tomorrow after 385 days of trying to get three entries accurately reported.
    Thought I was all prepared, now I am freaking..
    I live in california, filing in small claims.
    Problem 1) agent of service..this is what is listed:

    LP/LLC
    EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICES LLC
    Number: 200116310025 Date Filed: 6/6/2001 Status: active
    Jurisdiction: GEORGIA
    Principal Address
    1550 PEACHTREE ST NW
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
    Agent for Service of Process
    CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA
    AS CSC-LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE

    what does this mean?? I am a clueless novice, just frusterated and fed up.

    2)venue, I only have a small one sentence space to explain or i may c hoose letter..would C)a contract or obligation breached in this district be correct?

    sorry so long! I am usually a confident, capable human being but thought of court intimidates me and I confess right now "I want my mommy !"

    and since tis only due to you brave folks and the education and
    support you provide on this board that I am taking this step, you are now elected/drafted mommies!(or daddies;)
     
  2. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    OK. First - calm down.
    Next, from the Cal. secretary of state site:

    Agent for Service of Process
    THE PRENTICE-HA LL CORPORATION SYSTEM, INC.
    2730 GATEWAY OAKS DR., SUITE 100
    SACRAMENTO, CA 95833


    Next, just type your complaint out on a separate piece of paper and attach it to the small claims form as the complaint. On the small claims form where it gives you space to type your complaint, just put, "see attachment". Very simple.
     
  3. diazwoman

    diazwoman Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    ok deep breaths!
    I went back to the sec of state page. I see you got that agent
    by putting equifax under corp? but it says status is surrendered, you sure it is still good?

    secondly,my small claims advisor said i can't attach a separate sheet..I already asked.. think a generic one sentence statement would be sufficient ie..
    PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM
    Defendant owes me the sum of: $ 2500.00
    , not including court costs, because (describe claim and date):

    3/01-4/02,multiple violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. which resulted in damages to me.

    and thanks for your help!
     
  4. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    You didn't look far enough down the page for Equifax Inc.

    Corporation
    EQUIFAX INC.
    Number: C0075536 Date Filed: 1/5/1914 Status: active
    Jurisdiction: GEORGIA
    Mailing Address
    PO BOX 4081 H46
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
    Agent for Service of Process
    THE PRENTICE-HA LL CORPORATION SYSTEM, INC.
    2730 GATEWAY OAKS DR., SUITE 100
    SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

    As far as what you put on the small claims form, that is fine.
     
  5. diazwoman

    diazwoman Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    ahhh, I see just sue Equifax Inc
    not Equifax information services?
     
  6. whyspers

    whyspers Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    Careful, if you don't get the right name, they will not accept service.

    I just lised Experian, Equifax and CrossCountry Bank's registered agents at proselitigant a couple of days ago. Double check, but I believe the following info is correct

    Equifax:

    Kent E Mast, Registered Agent
    1550 Peachtree St. NW
    Atlanta, GA 30309

    To have them served, call the Atlanta Sheriff's Deparment and ask for their Civil Division. Ask them what their fee is to provide service...ask if they take a personal check or money order...and if they need more than one copy of the summons and complaint. Be sure to get their mailing address.


    The correct name should be Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc.


    Hope this helps!

    L
     
  7. whyspers

    whyspers Well-Known Member

  8. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    Whyspers, she doesn't have to have them served in Georgia. She can have them served in california.

    diaz - after I checked a little further, it appears that the info you had before, ie: csc is correct.


    Corporation
    CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS CSC - LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE
    Number: C1592199 Date Filed: 7/31/1987 Status: active
    Jurisdiction: DELAWARE
    Mailing Address
    2711 CENTERVILLE RD STE 400
    WILMINGTON, DE 19808
    Agent for Service of Process
    UNITED STATES C ORPORATION COMP ANY
    2730 GATEWAY OAKS DRIVE STE 100
    SACRAMENTO, CA 95833


    Are you sure that there isn't an equifax affiliate in California that you go thru?
     
  9. diazwoman

    diazwoman Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    ah same addie as Prentice Hall..ok i changed it.
    no affiliate I am aware of..am able to dispute online
    and always send/receive from atlanta.
    thanks!
     
  10. diazwoman

    diazwoman Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    I wondered if i c ould sue equifax corp instead of EIS
    didn't someone else do that?
    I don't want t o serve in atlanta if I do n't have too.
    btw
    I really like t he prose site!
     
  11. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    Why don't you address a thread to Ender. I think he sued equifax in cal. and he should be able to advise you who to serve.
     
  12. diazwoman

    diazwoman Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    ok i now have two sets of completed forms
    one for Equifax Corp registered agent in CA
    one for EIS registered agent in atlanta
    i'll take both with me to court house tomorrow
    one way or another someone is being filed on
    *roar*
     
  13. diazwoman

    diazwoman Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    GREAT IDEA!
    thanks
     
  14. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    Re: Help! filing on equifax tomo

    I sent Ender an email for you and asked him to respond here.
    Good luck.
     

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