One man is blogging about his suing of Allied Interstate in small claims court for jacking up his credit report.

“John Doe” says he’s suing the insurance company for failing to report his debt as disputed to the credit bureaus, and for reporting the debt without validating it.

His latest entry details his actual experience inside the courtroom and some of the things you will need to do to get your claim successfully processed.

“1. Get a proper street address, you can’t sue a P.O. Box.
2. Take either half or the entire day off of work.
3. Have the process serving info with you in advance.
4. Bring your checkbook and be ready to shell out about $200.”

He seems to be taking lessons from our post “HOW TO: Fight Companies Online And Win.” We’re all about the DIY here. It will be interesting to see what comes of his efforts. — BEN POPKEN

Step 3: Sue Allied Interstate!!! [Me vs. Allied Interstate]

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