Small claims court is usually the best place for a small business to sue Google: you represent yourself, filing fees are low (and often waivable), and Google’s arbitration clause typically carves out small claims. But every state sets its own maximum dollar limit and its own filing system. Use the table below to find yours, then follow the steps.
Small claims limits & where to file, by state (2026)
If your documented loss is within your state’s limit, small claims is likely your fastest, cheapest path. If it’s higher, you can still file in civil court — see how much you can sue Google for.
| State | Max small claim (2026) | Where to file / e-file |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $6,000 | AlaFile |
| Alaska | $10,000 | TrueFiling (partial); often in person |
| Arizona | $3,500 | AZTurboCourt |
| Arkansas | $5,000 | eFlex |
| California | $12,500 | Odyssey eFileCA (by county) — $6,250 for businesses |
| Colorado | $7,500 | Colorado Courts E-Filing |
| Connecticut | $5,000 | Judicial E-Services / Small Claims portal |
| Delaware | $25,000 | File & Serve Delaware |
| Florida | $8,000 | Florida Courts E-Filing (myflcourtaccess.com) |
| Georgia | $15,000 | PeachCourt / eFileGA |
| Hawaii | $5,000 | JEFS / eCourt Kokua |
| Idaho | $5,000 | iCourt File & Serve |
| Illinois | $10,000 | eFileIL |
| Indiana | $10,000 | Indiana E-Filing (IEFS) |
| Iowa | $6,500 | Iowa EDMS |
| Kansas | $4,000 | Kansas Courts eFiling |
| Kentucky | $2,500 | KYeCourts |
| Louisiana | $5,000 | Varies by parish |
| Maine | $6,000 | Maine Courts eFiling |
| Maryland | $5,000 | MDEC / File & Serve |
| Massachusetts | $7,000 | eFileMA |
| Michigan | $6,500 | MiFILE |
| Minnesota | $15,000 | eFS (Odyssey) |
| Mississippi | $3,500 | MEC / county systems |
| Missouri | $5,000 | Case.net eFiling |
| Montana | $7,000 | Limited e-filing — check court |
| Nebraska | $3,600 | Nebraska eFiling |
| Nevada | $10,000 | County-by-county (e.g., Clark Co. Odyssey) |
| New Hampshire | $10,000 | NH eFiling (Odyssey) |
| New Jersey | $5,000 | JEDS / eCourts |
| New Mexico | $10,000 | Odyssey File & Serve |
| New York | $10,000 | NYSCEF — $10k NYC, less in some courts |
| North Carolina | $10,000 | eCourts / File & Serve (rolling out) |
| North Dakota | $15,000 | Odyssey File & Serve |
| Ohio | $6,000 | County-by-county — check clerk |
| Oklahoma | $10,000 | OSCN / county systems |
| Oregon | $10,000 | Oregon eCourt (File & Serve) |
| Pennsylvania | $12,000 | PACFile |
| Rhode Island | $2,500 | RI Judiciary eFiling |
| South Carolina | $7,500 | SC E-Filing |
| South Dakota | $12,000 | Odyssey File & Serve |
| Tennessee | $25,000 | County-by-county — check clerk |
| Texas | $20,000 | eFileTexas |
| Utah | $11,000 | MyCase / GreenFiling |
| Vermont | $5,000 | Odyssey File & Serve |
| Virginia | $5,000 | VJEFS / county systems |
| Washington | $10,000 | County-by-county — many in person |
| West Virginia | $10,000 | WV E-Filing |
| Wisconsin | $10,000 | Wisconsin eFiling |
| Wyoming | $6,000 | Limited e-filing — check court |
| Washington, D.C. | $10,000 | CaseFileXpress |
Limits change and can differ by court type or by whether you file as an individual vs. a business. Always verify the current limit and filing method with your local court before filing.
How to sue Google in small claims court (in any state)
- Document the harm and total your losses — suspension notices, denied appeals, before/after revenue, ad billing.
- Send a demand letter — it often resolves things before you file.
- File in your state’s small claims court using the system above (or in person).
- Serve Google LLC via its registered agent (look it up on your Secretary of State site).
- Prepare your evidence and show up ready.
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Frequently asked questions
Which state do I sue Google in?
Usually your own state’s small claims or civil court, where you and your business are located. The table shows your state’s limit and filing system.
What if my loss is above my state’s small claims limit?
You can file in regular civil court, or bring your claim within the limit. A demand letter is worth sending either way.
Can I really sue a company as big as Google in small claims?
Yes — small claims is designed for it, and large companies often can’t or don’t send attorneys there. Google has lost and settled many cases.
MultiGen Law Institute is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This is general self-help information; small claims limits, systems, and rules vary by state and county and change over time. Verify the current details with your court before filing.
All 50 states — small-claims guides (A–Z)
Every state now has its own guide with the current small-claims dollar limit and filing steps for suing Google.