Sometimes it may be unclear who the proper defendant is in the case. This most often occurs when suing businesses because many companies and corporate franchises may use trade names in front of their customers that are different than their corporate name (for example, KFC is owned by Yum! Brands). To avoid the common pitfalls associated with identifying and suing the correct defendant, you should contact your attorney to arrange for a consultation as soon as possible. Your attorneys can review any documents and conduct an investigation to identify every defendant responsible for your loved one’s death.