Hey all, this is a shout-out to all of the folks that Paiseley has scammed. Specifically, I'm looking for furs who live in the state of California and preferably living in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to make the trek here for a day if necessary.
For context, I'm planning on filing a Small Claims case against Paisley in June. I have only trivial damages, myself - $30 for two sketchbooks, the same as the court's initial filing fee - but am looking into joining other furs to increase the total damage amount. I'm willing to do the research and legwork if you're willing to supply some details and hopefully show up for the hearing once it's scheduled. Folks have been saying someone should try to hold her accountable - I've got the time and inclination, so I'm going to give it a shot. No promises of course, but I don't think I've got anything to lose, either.
Also, if anyone happens to have her address in California, that would be beyond stellar. I have her old residency, but I'm worried about diversity jurisdiction issues and service of process. If I can prove she's living and doing business in California, there is less to worry about.
Comment here or drop me an email at commodoremarie[at]gmail.com with any questions or if you're interested in helping out. I'm in the thick of finals at the moment, so pardon if I'm a wee bit slow. I'll be getting the paperwork handled in the next twoish weeks so I can file and get a hearing date as early as possible - it's usually a 30 to 90 day wait.
Also, necessary disclaimer: I am not a lawyer so this is in no way an offer of legal services! I'm just one gal trying to use the system the way it's set up to be used.
For context, I'm planning on filing a Small Claims case against Paisley in June. I have only trivial damages, myself - $30 for two sketchbooks, the same as the court's initial filing fee - but am looking into joining other furs to increase the total damage amount. I'm willing to do the research and legwork if you're willing to supply some details and hopefully show up for the hearing once it's scheduled. Folks have been saying someone should try to hold her accountable - I've got the time and inclination, so I'm going to give it a shot. No promises of course, but I don't think I've got anything to lose, either.
Also, if anyone happens to have her address in California, that would be beyond stellar. I have her old residency, but I'm worried about diversity jurisdiction issues and service of process. If I can prove she's living and doing business in California, there is less to worry about.
Comment here or drop me an email at commodoremarie[at]gmail.com with any questions or if you're interested in helping out. I'm in the thick of finals at the moment, so pardon if I'm a wee bit slow. I'll be getting the paperwork handled in the next twoish weeks so I can file and get a hearing date as early as possible - it's usually a 30 to 90 day wait.
Also, necessary disclaimer: I am not a lawyer so this is in no way an offer of legal services! I'm just one gal trying to use the system the way it's set up to be used.
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I don't really follow this artist, but unless she moved in the last 7 months, then it raises some questions.
I know some people said she had a twitter account, but I don't know if the twitter account is the same person without knowing the IP or something. The twitter says she is in california...bit if it's not the same person then it's kind of up in the air.
I'd stick with looking for info on accounts you KNOW are her, and not assuming she has multiples with different names, since there is no way to know that someone isn't lying, or art theft etc.
I dunno who she is though.
So mostly this is my own fault for loosing my info, so I feel like I can't be much help with this besides my word, plus I'm in Michigan. But I wish you luck with this and I'm glad that someone is finally doing something!
Since I lost my proof I kinda chalked it up as a lost cause on my half, but please keep us updated if there are any results!
Possibly contact anyone who has left a message on her FA page? Both have a lot of complaints and people asking for their money back.
Edited at 2010-05-06 08:33 am (UTC)
I'm not positive it goes for every state, but look up California's Long Arm Statutes. If I remember correctly, when dealing with e-commerce, you can sue someone from outside your jurisdiction if they solicited their business to the internet as a whole, or especially if they solicited to people in your state.
Getting the address seems to be trickier, but best of luck to you!