Stripe Apple Pay dispute with merchant — How to Get Funds Released

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Hypothetical question

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

Apple Pay dispute with merchant. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and teh situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $5,486. I have tried contacting customer support 4 times with no resolution.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

Illustrative response

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.