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Free Legal Claim Evaluation

Answer the questions below to help us evaluate your claim. This questionnaire corresponds to the information required on Form JS-44, the Civil Cover Sheet for the U.S. District Court of Hawaii.

All information is kept confidential. Estimated completion time: 5–10 minutes.

Step 1 of 8 Section I: Parties
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JS-44 Section I(a) & I(b) — Plaintiffs

About You (The Plaintiff)

Provide your information as the person filing the claim. This corresponds to the Plaintiff section of the Civil Cover Sheet.

Note: The "plaintiff" is the person bringing the lawsuit — that's you. Please enter your full legal name as it would appear on court documents.

Last name, first name, middle initial
County where you currently reside
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JS-44 Section I(a) & I(b) — Defendants

About the Defendant

Provide information about the party you are filing your claim against. This corresponds to the Defendant section of the Civil Cover Sheet.

Note: The "defendant" is the company or person you believe caused you harm. For AI-related claims, this is typically the AI provider (e.g., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation).

Full legal name of the company or individual
Principal place of business or known address
3
JS-44 Section II — Basis of Jurisdiction

Basis of Jurisdiction

Federal courts require a legal basis for jurisdiction. Select the basis that applies to your case.

Important: Civil Law Inc. only offers evaluation services for claims being filed in federal court. The minimum amount of damages claimed in Hawaii federal court is $75,000. You must be claiming damages of at least this amount to proceed.

Select the legal basis under which you believe the federal court has authority to hear your case
4
JS-44 Section III — Citizenship of Principal Parties

Citizenship of Parties

If your case is based on diversity of citizenship (Box 4 above), indicate the citizenship status of both parties. Otherwise, you may skip this section.

For Diversity Cases Only: This section helps determine whether the court has jurisdiction based on the parties being citizens of different states or countries.

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JS-44 Section IV — Nature of Suit

Nature of Your Lawsuit

Select the category that best describes the nature of your claim. If multiple apply, choose the one that is most applicable.

Common AI-related suit types: Most AI defamation claims fall under Personal Injury (e.g., 360 Other Personal Injury) or Torts (e.g., 320 Assault, Libel & Slander). Discrimination claims may fall under Civil Rights (e.g., 442 Employment).

Personal Injury
Personal Property
Civil Rights
Contract
Other Statutes
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JS-44 Section V — Origin

Origin of Your Lawsuit

Indicate how this case is being filed or how it arrived in federal court.

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JS-44 Sections VI & VII — Cause of Action & Requested Relief

Cause of Action & Damages

Describe the legal basis for your claim and the relief you are seeking.

Briefly describe the civil statute and cause. Example: "47 USC 230 — AI-generated defamation; false statements published by AI chatbot about plaintiff."
Enter the total dollar amount of damages you are seeking
$
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JS-44 Section VIII — Related Cases

Related Cases & Final Review

Indicate any related cases, then review all your answers before submitting.


Review Your Answers

Please review the information below before submitting. You can go back to any step to make corrections.

Evaluation Submitted Successfully

Thank you for completing the preliminary claim evaluation. Civil Law Inc. will review your submission and contact you with next steps.

What happens next:

1. Our team reviews your claim evaluation

2. We determine if your claim meets the criteria for one of our 3 active class actions

3. We contact you with guidance on next steps

4. If your claim qualifies, we assist you with preparing your filing

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Legal Disclaimer: Civil Law Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. This evaluation form is a preliminary questionnaire designed to collect information correlated to Form JS-44 (Civil Cover Sheet) as used by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Completion of this form does not establish an attorney-client relationship, does not constitute legal advice, and does not guarantee that your claim will be accepted or pursued. All individuals are strongly encouraged to consult with a licensed attorney for legal advice. The information you provide will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your potential claim.