Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
influencer contract unfair terms. I've been dealing with this for about 8 months now and the situation isn't improving.
The contract was signed 7 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $135,000.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
This is one of those situations where even a quick legal consult pays for itself.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
I practice in this area. Here's my take on teh legal issues.
Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under common law contract principles. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct unconscionable.
I'd at least do a free phone consult with someone. Can't hurt.
Fwiw honestly? I'd get a consult. Changed my whole perspective when I did imo.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
I see this constantly on this sub.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
Every time I see a post like this...
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
Following this thread — following
I spent way more time googling than I should have before just calling a lawyer.
For those on a budget: many state bar associations have lawyer referral services that offer initial consultations for $35-50. Also look into your local legal aid organization if your income qualifies. You don't have to navigate this alone.
Just want to share a positive outcome: after 3 months of back and forth, the company finally agreed to a full refund plus compensation for my time. The turning point was when I mentioned I'd be filing a complaint with the FTC. Document your communication timeline — it shows persistence and seriousness.