Verified Complaint Form File Format In Cuyahoga
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File a complaint with government or consumer programs File a complaint with your local consumer protection office. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve complaints against companies. Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
A verified complaint is an effective way to demand the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) to act on a problem. It is more formal than a general complaint and requires the OEPA to investigate and report on the results.
Typically, a plaintiff verifies a complaint by attaching a page at the end containing a statement made under oath that: The plaintiff has reviewed the complaint. The plaintiff knows or believes that all allegations that the plaintiff has personal knowledge of to be true.
Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, a pleading need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit.
A complaint where the plaintiff (or, in limited cases, the plaintiff's counsel) swears to the allegations, demonstrating to a court that the plaintiff has investigated the charges against the defendant and found them to be of substance.
If you file a complaint without any legal or factual support or for some improper purpose, the court can “sanction” you.
There are several ways to file a complaint with our office: The first (and best) way to file a complaint is through the online portal. You can also email your complaint to our office at borinfo@cuyahogacounty. You can fax your complaint to 216-443-8282. You can send your complaint in the mail to our office at:
A complaint is considered verified if, in the complaint, the plaintiff swears under penalty of perjury that everything is true and correct. Sometimes the verification will be separate from the complaint; other times it will be included at the end of the Complaint itself.
