Government Recognizes Small Claims = No Lawyer

As part of its report over the increase in Small Claims jurisdiction from $7500 to $10000 dollars, the Los Angeles Consumer Affairs Department recognized that “Legal representation by an attorney can be difficult to find for
minor disputes involving less than $25,000 in damages. ”  This is one reason why class actions and consumer protection laws generally are so important: if you want a fair fight with the corporations, you need a case that lawyers will accept; and without a financially viable case, lawyers simply can’t stay in business suing on small damage amounts.