Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: vegas scam

In general, you will sue the defendant where he resides, unless you have a contract that provides that venue should be somewhere else, such as your County of residence, in this case, Los Angeles. You could also sue him here, arguing that the contract was formed here. But given that you indicate that the transfer of money took place in Las Vegas, and the cousin "kinda" lives in Las Vegas, presumably, venue is appropriate in Las Vegas.

That means that you likely must sue him in Las Vegas.

The real question though is whether you can collect.

Re: vegas scam

You may be able to sue him here and serve him in vegas. Does he have assets? Do you want to hire an attorney hourly to assist you?

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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