I'm in a difficult situation in Ohio and trying to figure out my next steps.
Stripe holding $15K for 90 days. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice.
I've dealt with this before.
The #1 mistake I see here is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
Every time I see a post like this...
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
So this is more common than people think.
The thing that gets people is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
I went through almost teh exact same thing.
A lot of people mess up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead haha.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
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.
Update on my Stripe dispute: after filing the arbitration demand, their legal team reached out within 5 business days. They released 80% of the funds immediately and the remaining 20% after a 30-day review period. Total time from demand to full release: about 6 weeks.
For anyone overwhelmed by the legal process: break it into steps. (1) Gather all documents, (2) Write a timeline of events, (3) Research applicable laws, (4) Send a demand letter, (5) If no response, escalate to regulatory complaint or court. You don't have to do everything at once.