Hold a big company accountable.
A bank that won't reverse a bogus fee, a carrier still billing a canceled account, a subscription that keeps charging, a deposit a company won't return — big companies count on you giving up. You don't have to. Small claims puts you and a billion-dollar company on equal footing. Just tell Eleanor what happened, and Squabble turns it into the right next step.
Suing a company in small claims (sometimes called “Me v. Corporation”) is a money case against a business — a bank, card issuer, telecom, utility, retailer, or subscription service — for charges, refunds, deposits, or services they owe you. You don't need a lawyer, and you don't need the company's permission. Squabble turns it into court-ready action — a custom demand letter, the file-ready document set, optional service of process, and support. Important: small claims covers amounts within your state's limit (commonly $2,500–$25,000), and many companies bury an arbitration clause in their terms — small claims is usually carved out as the one court still open to you. Squabble flags this during intake.
You're not alone.
Most claims against companies follow a familiar shape. Find yours below — then tell Eleanor what happened, in plain English.
Unauthorized or surprise charges
Fees you never agreed to, double charges, or charges after you canceled.
A refund they won't honor
Money they agreed to return — or plainly owe you — and keep stalling on.
A subscription that won't quit
Recurring charges after you tried every way to cancel.
A deposit they won't return
A security or service deposit a company is holding without cause.
Paid for, never delivered
You were billed for a service or product the company never provided.
They broke their own terms
The company didn't honor the agreement, warranty, or policy it sold you.
However big they are, the playbook is the same.
A bank, a carrier, a national retailer — if a company owes you money within your state's limit, the path to recovery looks the same. Their size doesn't change your rights.
Don't see your company? You're still covered — tell Eleanor what happened and we'll take it from there.
They're betting you'll
walk away.
Endless hold music, a chat bot that goes nowhere, a “final decision” that isn't fair — big companies wear people down. Small claims puts a human judge between you and them. Squabble turns it into a court-ready demand, backed by the filing set.
From dispute to done — in three steps.
No forms to decipher, no lawyer to retain. Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble takes it from there.
Tell Eleanor what happened
Answer a few plain-English questions about the company — which one, what they did, and how much you're owed.
We prepare your documents
Squabble generates a custom demand letter and, if you choose, the court-ready paperwork built for your jurisdiction.
Send, file, or settle
Put the company on notice, file with the court, or move toward settlement — with support at every step.
Know your case before you spend a dollar in court.
Cases against companies turn on the details — the charge or refund at issue, the terms they're bound by, and any arbitration carve-out. The Case Brief (Custom) is a case-education and organization product that helps you understand your claim and prepare your materials, drawn from your complete intake.
- Attorney/Professor drafted*
- Know your case before you settle or appear
- Generated from your complete intake
* Ordering a Case Brief does not form an attorney-client relationship. It does NOT provide: (i) legal advice and (ii) any opinion on the merits of a case.
Case Brief
Available on its own or with any path.
Every claim against a company starts with a free demand letter.
Tell Eleanor what happened and get a custom demand letter generated from your intake — no account, no payment. If you want to go further, you choose your path after you see your case: court-ready pressure, full filing, or dedicated support.
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What backs up a claim against a company.
The more you document, the clearer your case. Gather these while it's fresh — and tell Eleanor what happened.
Know your rights against a company.
Plain-English guidance for taking on a company — what to do, what to gather, and how arbitration clauses really work.
How small claims works
What small claims court is, how a service dispute flows from filing to hearing, and what to expect.
Read the guide →Find your court & limits
Small-claims dollar limits and the right court vary by state. Squabble identifies your jurisdiction and venue automatically.
Check your state →Contracts & what they require
Even a text thread or emailed proposal can be an enforceable agreement. Know what makes a service contract binding.
Know the rules →Licensing & complaint boards
Many professions — from accountants to movers — have a state board or regulator that takes complaints alongside a claim.
Find the regulator →Deadlines & statute of limitations
How long you have to file depends on your state and whether your agreement was written or oral. Don't wait to find out.
Understand deadlines →Document your dispute
A simple checklist of the records that make a service case strong — and when to gather them.
Get the checklist →Squabble is attorney-founded and attorney-supervised. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation; using Squabble does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws, filing deadlines, and small-claims limits vary by state — verify the rules for your jurisdiction. This page is general information only.
Suing a company FAQ.
Can I sue a company in small claims court?
What about the arbitration clause in their terms?
Who exactly do I sue?
How much can I sue for?
What do I have to prove?
Do I have to send a demand letter first?
Will a big company actually show up?
How long do I have to file?
Just tell Eleanor what happened.
A few plain-English questions. Get your free custom demand letter and see the right next step for your claim against a company.