Don’t Sue a Ghost in Assumed Names Consumer Alert
A consumer alert explains risks of suing businesses using fictitious names. If a company like XYZ Car Repairs or John’s Dry Cleaners uses an assumed name, judgments may target non existent entities. The piece urges checking licenses on premises to reveal true business names and discusses potential reforms to hold fictitious-name operators accountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XYZ
ZYX Movers
YZX Rug Cleaners
Tim’s
Timothys Auto Service, Inc
John’s Drycleaners
Jonathan Fabric Service, Ltd
Small Claims Court
XYZ Car Repairs
XYZ Auto Service, Inc
Fidid
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Chrysler Corp
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Exxon Corp
Fed Natl Mig
General Electric
General Motors
Great Northern Nekoosa
G. Heileman Brewing
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Magic Inc
Monsanto Co
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Choice
Sears Roebuck & Co
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Wola
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Winnebago Industries
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CH Cord Co
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