> I imagine any one small-claims proceeding would cost them several hundred dollars at least.
Yes, but it would also cost that much to everyone suing. Would you lose a day of work (Say, $20/transport + ~$150 if you're make $40K a year, ~$400 if you're around $100K) to recover $10, even if you knew you had 100% chance of winning?
Yes, but it would also cost that much to everyone suing. Would you lose a day of work (Say, $20/transport + ~$150 if you're make $40K a year, ~$400 if you're around $100K) to recover $10, even if you knew you had 100% chance of winning?
Almost no one would. (And almost no one does)