I was talking to an associate today about my move to file a small claim against The Dally in the Alley & Khristy Wilkinson if my work is not in my hands this Wednesday. During the conversation, he asked me if it was that deep.
I responded hell yeah, they have my shit, I want my shit, they are not giving me my shit & that is a problem; a deep problem!
I did not donate my shit, I offered my shit for display at their show. The show is over, it is more than a month since the show & I want my mutha fukcin’ shit back.
Dammit; I almost feel like saying, I WANT MY DADDY’S RECORDS.
Anyway, when I called around today to find out what the process was to file a small claim, I almost vomited when I found out that I would have to file my claim in the 36th District Court. The 36th district is in Detroit, ghetto as hell & doing anything there will take a whole damn day. This adds another level of drama to the entire ordeal. I really hope it all ends before I have to get into a bunch of mess.
But the bottom line is yeah, it is that deep!
Carla / October 7, 2008
Of course it’s that deep! It boils down to the fact that your work has a value in the marketplace, and you should be paid for work that you do. If they have your art work for whatever reason (lost, stolen, damaged), they are responsible for paying you for it. They know that, which is why they are being so evasive. Nobody wants to cough up the $$$. The respectful thing would have been to at least acknowledge whatever the situation is, and then commit to making amends. But no, that would be too easy and too respectful.
I don’t blame you one bit for suing them. Yeah, it will be a hassle, but maybe if they see you’re really serious they’ll contact you to rectify the situation before it really does have to go to court. If not, then f*ck ’em. The law is on your side in this case.
Ro~ / October 7, 2008
Amen Byg!!! Amen. I feel ya. I am behind you 100% & if you need me to come to court witcha. You know I'll just walk right down the street, LOL!!!!!
AnnaC / October 7, 2008
it is important to stand up for yourself… it is teaching others how to treat you… on the other hand, don’t make life more difficult for yourself than you have to. Perhaps you can combine the trip with something that you like to do in Detroit? In any case, I wish you the best.
daez / October 7, 2008
HELL YAH go get your shit Boo!!! Grrrr…how DARE they just snatch your shit just cuz…of course it’s that’s serious!!!…Dude, if you don’t get it I’d be mad atcha…take your internet fam to court with you, go on Judge Mathis!!(((HUGS)))
….just me…daez
Bam / October 7, 2008
I’m mad as hell for you.
I am so sick of people making business dealings in Detroit WORSE as if there is not already enough bullshit to deal with here!